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How is this work related?

I am a firm believer in asking applicants questions that will help me get to know them better and what type of person they are. You will be amazed at what you can find out about an applicant by asking them questions regarding their interests. How they handle their hobbies and outside of work interests often reflect what type of employee they will become. I touched on this briefly in my last post, but I would like to expand on why I ask those questions, listed in my last post, during the interview. These non-work related questions can vary from interview-to-interview, and the questions will change largely based upon the applicant's responses. I also provided you a list in the previous post about questions to steer clear of. Use your best judgment when asking these non-work related questions.

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Getting to Know the Applicant: Relax it's just a Job

If you have ever been caught in a conversation with a stranger at a bar, restaurant, or waiting in line, you probably have come to realize that people love to talk about themselves. And I’m sure, like me, you occasionally have had both a “Why are you telling me this?" and a "This is an interesting person." moment.... You really want to achieve this type of candid, informal moment at some point during the interview. The best way to truly get to know the applicant is to get them to talk about their personal interests.

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http://www.continentalmessage.com/blog/29/getting-to-know-the-applicant-relax-its-just-a-job/

Working in the Box: Effectively using standardized interview questions

Applicants arrive at interviews prepared to answer standard interview questions. Most companies will ask the following or similar interview questions: 

• What are you major strengths? 
• Where would you like to see yourself improve? 
• Tell me about a time ….

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You've Got Apps

You have created an effective application, advertised, received applications, and ruled out unqualified applicants using a fail-proof easy-to-follow system. (Shameless Self Promotion: See 1-Minute Fit Blog). Now what you have left are great applications.

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The 1 Minute Fit: Creating an effective employment application

You cannot control who applies for a position at your organization. Once you put an application online, people from all over the world can and will complete your application, regardless of whether they meet your stated qualifications. Using strategic key indicators on your application can give your personnel a rapid and efficient way to identify high quality applicants. Your personnel will have the ability to rule out applicants within one minute of reviewing their application.

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