Lynda Certification Brief Summary

1. Interview Techniques
By
Joshua McKinley
Lynda Certifications.

2. Recruiter Prep
 What is the reason for the interview?
 Know the culture and selling points of your business or company.
 Interviewees should be aware of what to bring to the interview.
 Set good first impression with interviewee.

3. When asking questions
 Ask creative questions consistently.
 Questions that will make candidate memorable
 Listen to candidates questions.
 Ask more open ended questions.

4. Types of Interviews
 Screening interviews. On the phone usually in order to determine if you should pull
candidate in for a more in depth interview.
 General interviews. Understanding your candidates priorities. Prepare.
 Courtesy interviews. Has 2 important outcomes. They could be a good fit or not a
good fit.
 Behavioral interview. Helps to qualify candidate for based on more then just
credentials. Done face to face after initial screening process.
 Panel interview. Candidate interviewed by multiple people in a company.

5. Future Actions
 Add to your professional network
 Keep in touch
 Create brand awareness and get referrals.
 Consider them for future opportunities.

6. Conclusion
 Screen potential candidates. See if you want to know more in depth
 In an interview ask questions. Get to know the candidate. Let them ask questions.
 Choose best candidate for position.
 Keep in touch. You never know when opportunities arise you may need or want
them on your team.