The document provides guidance on effective interview techniques. It discusses preparing for an interview by understanding the company culture and position. During the interview, ask open-ended, creative questions and listen to the candidate's responses. Different types of interviews are described, such as screening interviews, general interviews, and behavioral interviews. After the interview process, the document recommends continuing to network with candidates for future opportunities.

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.