4.2.1.4. The Interview 

The purposes of the interview are:  

Get information: Not only what is on the resumé, but also attitudes, feelings, and personality traits that determine the qualifications. 

Give information: It is essential that the applicant receive all the information about the establishment and the job and clarify any questions and concerns that may arise.  

Establish a connection: Treat an applicant with the same courtesy that you would give to a customer, because every applicant is a potential customer. 

Interviewing candidates requires some skills like being a good listener, knowing how to redirect a conversation, having good perception to distinguish between applicants who simply wants the job from those who can get the job done, and ensuring that you are standing by employment laws and the requirements of your institution. During the interviews focus on hiring the right candidate. Do not rush the process just to fill the position, even if you are under pressure to do so. It is important to remember that if the individual hired turns out not to be a good fit for the team or the company the consequences can be significant.