People are the most precious resource of every enterprise.
People are the most precious resource of every enterprise. Creating an organizational structure and specific job descriptions are just the start. Staffing them with competent professionals with the right mix of skills and personalities will spell the difference between average or poor performance and innovative explosion.
A good start to every interview will be for you to present the organization and yourself, what you try to achieve and how you go about it. This allows you to set the parameters for an in-depth conversation with each candidate and, also, provides you with a common baseline for evaluating your choices when you hire for a position.
How will you start the interview?
Sample Answer
“Thank you for coming in today. I appreciate you taking the time to interview for the [Job Title] position. I know your time is valuable, so I want to start by giving you a little background about [Company Name] and the team you’d be joining, as well as some insights into what I’m looking for in this role.
[Company Name] is at a really exciting point in its journey. We’re currently [briefly describe the company’s current state – e.g., expanding into new markets, developing a groundbreaking product, experiencing rapid growth]. Our mission is [state the company’s mission in a concise and inspiring way]. We believe that [mention a core value that resonates with the position and the candidate – e.g., innovation, customer centricity, teamwork].