Preparing for the interview

1. What are my non-negotiable, preferred & optional hiring goals?
2. What will the interview process be?
3. What must the candidate leave here knowing about our company?
   1. who we are / our value proposition.
   2. what we do.
   3. what differentiates us.
4. Rake through the resume in advance looking for:
   1. job progression logic
   2. employment patterns & tenures
   3. success patterns
   4. inconsistencies
   5. incomplete information or explanations
   6. hallmarks & cogency of his / her presentation on paper.
5. Write down questions pertaining to the resume analysis.

Thinking Ahead

6. Find my interviewer mind set.
   1. be prepared to sell our position, our company & myself.
   2. seek examples when questioning,
   3. use examples when presenting.
   4. raise my antennae in search of
      1. – contradictions
      2. – avoidance
      3. – tone
      4. – body language
7. Be prepared to intervene politely to keep the session on track.
8. Ensure proper reception for the candidates.
9. Organize my handouts for the candidates (possibly to include):
   1. job description & qualifications
   2. corporate & product literature
   3. strategy / positioning statement
   4. corporate values statement
10. Be prepared to answer the tough questions i could face.