A Perspective On Interviewing Techniques

Simon Guest

Why are interviews important?

What I look for in an interview...

Three Questions

Is this person smart?Can this person get things done?Does this person have integrity?

Hire for the company, not for the role

Deep dive on experience, with a focus on executionWhat exactly was your role?

Tell me how you did that?

Role PlayingImagine I'm a customer at XYZ. I want X. How would you deliver?

(For Developers) Coding/Designing on

the Whiteboard

Good developers will naturally gravitate

towards the whiteboard - don't

need to ask

Personal Growth Pie Chart

What do you do today?How do you want to grow?

What's the difference?

Stengths and Weaknesses

If I were to ask your peers...(A good way to get an honest

answer)

Why are you leaving?Could this circumstance come up

again, and how would it be different?

Anti-patterns for interviews

Talking more than Listening

Remember the 80/20 rule

Playing Stump the Chump

The interviewee doesn't care how smart you are

Asking Personal Questions

Avoid personal questions - or anthing that could be interpreted

in a negative way (religion, politics, family, location, etc.)

Final Thoughts

Would I want to spend another hour

with this person?If the answer is no, it might mean

something...

Being on the fenceThis always is a no hire

Small WorldInterviewee should leave with a

great respect for you/your company, even if they are not

offered the job