Let’s face it—most interviews are performances. Candidates rehearse, hiring managers judge, and everyone leaves wondering what’s real. But when businesses are built on talent, theater won’t cut it. So what really works?
1. Ditch the Resume, Test the Skills
- Resumes showcase history, not capability.
- Instead of “Tell me about a time,” ask candidates to solve a relevant problem.
- Real-time tests, simulations, and case studies uncover actual ability.
Example:
Instead of asking a marketer about past campaigns, give them a product and ask how they’d launch it in 3 days.
2. Swap the Interview for a Work Trial
- A paid trial day or week gives insights a conversation never will.
- See how they interact with the team, handle real work, and navigate challenges.
- It builds trust and clarity—for both sides.
Mini Framework: Trial > Interview > Offer
3. Get Behavioral—But Keep It Human
- Use structured questions around real company challenges.
- Ask about decision-making, stress-handling, or adapting to fast change.
- But ditch the robotic tone. This is about connection, not interrogation.
Example Questions:
- “Tell me about a time you disagreed with your boss—what happened next?”
- “Describe a decision you made quickly and how it turned out.”
4. The Two-Way Street Test
- Great interviews benefit the candidate, too.
- Be transparent about culture, expectations, and growth.
- Ask what they want, what they fear, what excites them.
Pro Tip:
If they leave more curious, not more confused—you’ve nailed it.
5. Make Hiring Collaborative, Not Just Top-Down
- Involve the team they’ll join.
- Let them shadow a meeting or brainstorm.
- Collect multi-angle feedback—don’t rely on one decision-maker.
Punchline:
Hiring is too important to be left to one person—or one performance.
CTA:
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