Recruiters will always endeavour to get the most out of their first face-to-face interview with candidates as this will help them assess the individual’s aptness for a role. And for this reason, recruitment consultants should consider the questions that they use to prompt candidates during an interview. Indeed.com explains that, because recruiters have time restrictions when interviewing, it is important to use time wisely and gather as much information as possible in a short time period. The site explains that these questions should be thought-provoking, provide plenty of room for explanation and give consultants an insight into the individuals cognitive reasoning. And this helps employers avoid the financial weight of a poor hire.
With this being the case, are there certain interview questions that recruiters should lean towards? Recruitment Grapevine ask some of the experts and they weigh in below…