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How to Conduct an Effective Job Interview

Conduct the Effective Job Interview

Prepare your questions based on the attributes of an ideal candidate,
Reduce stress level. Tell the candidates in advance the questions you plan to ask.
Involve enough people for multiple checks.
Assess potential. Look for signs of the candidate's curiosity, insight, engagement, and determination.
Ask behavioral and situational questions.
Consider "cultural fit", but don't obsess because people adapt.
Sell the role and the organization once you're sure in your candidate.

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