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Question 12 of 40 for our HR Consultant Mock Interview

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Question 12 of 40

Hiring smart is the key to an organizations' success. What interview techniques do you lean on to ensure effective new hires?

"One of the most significant differences between myself and other HR Consultants is that I have a special set of questions for each role within an organization. It's important that I have a consistent grading system while also keeping an eye out for red-flag responses and never ignoring those. I also look at references and background checks not as a be-all, end-all decision-maker. Lastly, I use personality assessments as a tool to uncover potential issues and strengths, then form 2nd and 3rd interview questions around an individuals' results."

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  • 12. Hiring smart is the key to an organizations' success. What interview techniques do you lean on to ensure effective new hires?

      How to Answer

      In looking to bring you on as their next HR Advisor, your interviewer wants to ensure that you have a firm handle on effective recruitment and interviewing by hearing how you use the latest and greatest techniques that help you uncover exceptional talent and leave behind the duds. Perhaps you have developed a particular method for tracking and evaluating interview responses. Discuss what techniques you deploy to ensure that your hiring recommendations are solid.

      Written by Rachelle Enns on August 31st, 2021

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      "One of the most significant differences between myself and other HR Consultants is that I have a special set of questions for each role within an organization. It's important that I have a consistent grading system while also keeping an eye out for red-flag responses and never ignoring those. I also look at references and background checks not as a be-all, end-all decision-maker. Lastly, I use personality assessments as a tool to uncover potential issues and strengths, then form 2nd and 3rd interview questions around an individuals' results."

      Written by Rachelle Enns on August 31st, 2021

      Experienced

      "It's important that results and responses can be accurately measured, in an unbias way, so I will lean on data tools and software geared for measuring responses. Also, I have a background in psychology which seems to help me hone in on particular responses to behavioral questions. I like to interview in a friendly and conversational way that helps a candidate let their guard down, resulting in them showing bits of their genuine personality. It's also important that a hiring decision is never made solely by one person. From my experience, hiring decisions made by search committees of key stakeholders are most successful."

      Written by Rachelle Enns on August 31st, 2021

      Anonymous Interview Answers with Professional Feedback

      Anonymous Answer

      "When interviewing, we were conscious of asking the same questions on phone screens and interviews with all candidates applying for the same position. That way, we ensured we were assessing everyone against the same test. We also tracked how interview scores related to later ratings from clinical and account managers on caregiver performance to see if our questions were effective."

      Rachelle's Feedback

      It's great to show that you followed a standardized question list - an essential factor in responsible recruitment. Your answer offers a lot of helpful detail while showcasing that you are sure to follow specific processes.

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