How do you know you’re doing the best possible job to ensure you find the right candidate? As the interviewer, it is your responsibility to create a positive environment so the candidates will feel comfortable and confident with their ability to present their skills.
A positive workplace environment starts with leadership. Whether you have a team of five or 500, the relationship you have with your employees will determine the success of your company. A positive relationship doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll always see eye-to-eye or even like each other all the time, but there will be respect and a long-term feeling of well-being. Try some of these tips to create the kind of encouraging relationship you want to have:
It's rough out there. Employers are being inundated with hundreds (possibly thousands) of resumes for each open position they have. It's a harrowing time to be looking for a job. But here are a few important tips to remember to aid you along the job search path.
Remain Positive
Confidence is crucial! Keep your chin up regardless of what happens. Walk into your interviews thinking, "This job is mine!" Walk out of the interview thinking, "I nailed that!" Employers are looking for motivated prospects, not desperate drones.