Basic Job Interviewing Principles

Almost all organizations use the interview in hiring for almost all positions. Moreover, many recruiters still consider the information gathered during an interview as decisive. Taking into account the weight of the interview in the selection process, it is strongly recommended for an interviewee to prepare well and perform outstandingly during the interview. This technical note highlights a series of basic principles that can help the candidate to better prepare and manage the job interview. The note focuses on: (1) the preparation of the interview, (2) the importance of knowing the interviewer, (3) interviewing as a two-way process, (4) dealing with difficult questions, (5) body-language, (6) creating rapport, and (7) probing questions.