You will be putting alot of input into this interview, and hopefully your candidate would have put in a similar amount of effort. You will interview lots of potential candidates in order to seek the best skills. A good attitude from the candidate will also go a long way to persuade you to hire them! Depending on the job sector you’re looking to fill, will determine the specific skill set you are looking for need. Here are the top 3 things an employer should be looking for in an interview.
1. Company and Industry Knowledge
How well the candidate knows your business. A candidate who understands the industry you work in and understand how to keep the business ticking shows they have made an effort. If it is a retail business or similar, they may visit the store, or use a search engine to see if there are any interesting articles about your company. This could be the difference between getting the job or not!
2. Communication
Speech is often overlooked as a skill. This tool needs to be honed and continuously improved. Having good verbal and written communication skills is extremely important because a candidate need to be able to communicate clearly and effectively with your colleagues and customers. The key to good communication is being clear, concise and confident; your interview is the perfect opportunity to show case your communication skills.
3. Teamwork
Being able to show that a candidate can work with a team (more importantly - your team) could potentially make or break your interview. Teamwork will help the candidate develop better relationships with colleagues; allowing you to achieve your business goals. You want to know the candidate will fit in with your company culture and become a valuable member of the team. It’s also important for the candidate to be able to have the confidence to work on their own too, but always with the company’s common goals in mind.
