Clearly describe the job description and specifications. Job specifications list physical or mental abilities required to perform the essential functions of a job. Understanding the functions necessary to perform successfully in the role. In an interview, you must demonstrate your knowledge of the qualifications that the ideal candidate must be able to answer. If there are sections on job description or job specifications are not clear, contact the hiring manager for clarification.

Review of applicant resumes, cover letters and notes and any previous interviews. Compare the job description and qualifications of the applicant once again make sure you have made the right decision to invite the applicant to be interviewed face-to-face. Histroy notes the applicant's employment, functional areas and gaps in employment.

Review lists of behavioral and situational questions. Interviews for the roles of supervisory or management typically consist of behavioral questions. For positions where tactical or technical knowledge is important --- such as IT positions --- situational questions shed light on the professional skills of the applicant. Select prepared questions from your library resources and build your own interview questions based on the use and qualifications of the applicant.

Prepare a framework for the interview which will put the applicant at ease. Some experts believe that human resources office of a separation of interviewer and interviewee only adds to the anxiety of the applicant. Online universities provide job seekers information on various styles interview: "In an interview intimidating, you can expect to feel the heat Your contact will be in a position deliberately intimidating in an office or head of a table. ". Conduct the interview in a conference room, if possible, to create a comfortable seating arrangement.

Practice your introduction, an explanation of the interview process and how you will frame your interview questions. Do not include "Tell me about you" in your opening to the interview. Not only is it an investigation ambiguous, but you may lose control of the interview. Be prepared to answer questions from the applicant about your organization.

Stand to greet the interviewee, welcome him to your organization and offer a glass of water. Give him time to get comfortably seated. Explain the interview process, how long you expect it to last and you'll be taking notes during the interview. When you have finished ask your interview questions, invite the applicant to ask questions about work and society. Note particularly insightful questions that demonstrate the applicant has researched the company. When you conclude the interview, thank the interviewee for his time and indicate when and how it should be expected to follow.