Know If Your Candidate Is Serious About the Job

If you're sitting in the interviewer's seat, you might assume you have all the power. Not so fast. If you're looking for top talent, you're likely interviewing someone who has many options. You need to spend as much time selling the job and organization to the candidate as you spend evaluating his skills. Instead of focusing only on things like "Tell us more about your last job" or "How are you going to add value?" ask: "If you were given this opportunity, would you take it?" Understanding whether the applicant really wants this job or if she is just "shopping" is a crucial part of any interview. The answer will help you determine how much time and energy to put into a seemingly promising candidate.















Source: Harvard Business Review  Today's Management Tip was adapted from "The Most Important Job Interview Question" by Anthony K. Tjan.

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