Prep Work

READ their resume.

Have specific questions regarding their resume.

Have consistent general questions for all candidates.

Ask for examples of their work.

Have two people give the interview:

• Salesman

• Technician

Reserve a meeting room.

Selling Your Company

Know your company information.

Be authentic.

Be a good host/hostess.

Questions

Ask questions regarding their resume.

Have a list of technical questions ready.

Don’t be "Colonel Standards."

Fizzbuzz...don't do it.

No matter how bad the interview is going...

Ask one large greenfield

question.

Find out what inspires them to be better at their craft.

Let them ask questions.

Post Interview

Rank your candidates against each other based on specific criteria.

• Ability

• Manageability

• Willingness

• Adaptability

• Critical Thinking

• Conciseness

• Attention to Detail

Some Examples:

Follow up.