REMEMBER THAT CANDIDATES ARE ALSO ASSESSING YOU NONO TION TTION T ALENT AALENT A SS SESSES The interview is not only a chance for you to assess the candidate, but also an SMENTSMENT opportunity for you to sell the company. KEEP THESE SIX THINGS IN MIND 1. Make sure the process is clearly defined and communicated. Professionalism and preparation helps manage expectations, which we know is heavily linked to happiness/satisfaction. 2. Leave 5 minutes at the beginning of each interview for an informal introduction; try to make them feel comfortable and welcome. Leave 10 minutes at the end of each interview for questions. 3. Ask relevant questions. With a structured process any candidate is more likely to perceive the questions as more related to their role and not just ‘fluff’. 4. Let them meet other people outside the group (even if just for a chat that has no impact on the candidate’s score). 5. For internal stakeholders, walk through the reasoning for - and intended outcomes of - the structured interview process so that everyone is aligned with why it’s being done, and why it may feel a little ‘formal’ in places. 5454