I believe a key factor in hiring the right person for the job is to have the proper mix of interviewers to be able to assess an applicant from different perspectives . Just recently, our department (technology service provider for Student Affairs) went through a hiring process for a database developer. We were looking to fill a position to provide support for our developers in setting up and managing databases. In my role as the head of the unit consisting of developers, I was assessing the applicant from the customers’ perspective. Joining me in the interview committee were other co-workers who were more technical in nature (server admin, database manager). To be consistent with all applicants, we have a set of questions we ask each candidates. These questions consist of technical and behavioral questions.
Tag: interviewing
Interviewing Don’ts!
In my career, I’ve played the role of the interviewer and interviewee many times. When I’ve interviewed for positions, I always prepared a lot, learning about the company, the job description and prepared answers for every potential questions I could be asked. Throughout the years, I have compiled questions and answers as a Powerpoint slides for myself which includes introduction, behavioral questions, personal strengths/weaknesses, reasons for leaving current job and motivation for the position I am applying for, technical questions and questions specific to the position. I have shared this to my friends and staff as well.