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Crafting Compelling Interview Questions
Crafting Compelling Interview Questions
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Written by Rachel Valentino
Updated over 5 months ago

If you choose not to let our AI generate questions for you, here are some tips to help you craft compelling interview questions that will help you identify the best candidates for your open roles.

  1. Identify Key Competencies

    • Determine essential skills and attributes for the role.

    • Highlight key competencies from the job description.

  2. Create Open-Ended Questions

    • Formulate questions that encourage detailed responses.

    • Example: "Can you describe a challenging project you worked on and how you handled it?"

  3. Incorporate Behavioural Questions

    • Ask how candidates have handled situations in the past.

    • Example: "Tell me about a time when you had to work under pressure. How did you manage it?"

  4. Use Situational Questions

    • Present hypothetical scenarios to assess problem-solving skills.

    • Example: "What would you do if you were faced with a tight deadline and multiple conflicting priorities?"

  5. Leverage Data and Insights

    • Use data-driven insights to suggest additional questions based on best practices.

    • Select the most relevant questions for your interview.

  6. Review and Refine

    • Continuously improve your questions based on feedback and performance data.

    • Track effectiveness and make necessary adjustments.

STAR Interview Framework

The STAR framework helps candidates provide structured answers:

  • Situation: Describe a specific situation.

    • "Can you tell me about a time when you had to lead a team through a difficult project?"

  • Task: Explain the task they were responsible for.

    • "What was your specific role or responsibility in that project?"

  • Action: Detail the actions they took.

    • "What steps did you take to ensure the project was completed successfully?"

  • Result: Describe the outcomes of their actions.

    • "What was the result of the project, and how did it impact the team or organization?"

Optimizing with HeyMilo AI

With these questions, our AI agent will work its magic: interviewing candidates with a natural flow, live transcription, adaptive follow-ups based on candidate responses, and detailed evaluations (scoring of 1-100) Plus, you’ll get highlights, lowlights, and a sharable recording all neatly organized in your dashboard. Interviewing has never been this fun and efficient!


Inviting Candidates To Interview

Step-by-Step Process for Inviting Candidates

  1. Initial Contact

    • Send a personalized email invitation to the candidate.

    • Clearly state the purpose of the interview, what they can expect, and their chance to get to speak with a recruiter.

    • Include the date, time, and duration of the interview.

    • Provide them with a link to the interview.

    • Adding any brand videos that showcase either the role or company culture with your interview invites.

  2. Preparation Tips for Candidates

    • Encourage candidates to test their internet connection and device settings.

    • Advise them to find a quiet space for the interview.

  3. Technical Setup

    • Microphone and Camera Access: Remind candidates to allow access to their microphone and camera. Provide a step-by-step guide on how to enable these settings on different devices.

    • Platform Familiarization: Offer a brief tutorial or link to resources on how to use the interview platform.

  4. Timing Considerations

    • Prompt Notifications: Ensure candidates receive an immediate notification to schedule their interview as soon as they apply.

    • Timely Invitations: Send interview invitations promptly to maintain engagement and interest.

    • Regular Follow-Ups: Follow up in a timely manner if candidates have not responded to the initial invitation.

    • Efficient Hiring Process: Strive for a timely hiring process overall to keep candidates engaged and reduce the risk of losing top talent to other opportunities.

Example Email Template

Hi [CANDIDATE NAME],

I'm [RECRIUTER/HIRING MANAGER NAME] from [YOUR COMPANY]. Thanks for applying for the [JOB TITLE] role!

We’re excited to invite you to a first interview with us. While we wish we could speak to every applicant personally, it’s just not possible with the number of applications we receive. So, we’ve created a quick, interactive way for you to tell us more about yourself.

Instant Access: Click the link below to start your interview. It’s interactive, straightforward, and takes less than 10 minutes.

Available 24/7: You can complete it anytime that suits you, day or night.

Click Here To Begin Your Interactive Interview ←Link the text

We can’t wait to learn more about you and are here to support you throughout the process. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.

Best,
[RECRIUTER/HIRING MANAGER NAME]

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