by Sonce Reese

Created on: August 05, 2008   Last Updated: June 13, 2009

When conducting interviews, there are at least nine strategies that should be implemented and put into place. You want to be able to conduct an interview, in less time with better results, but with busy schedules, meetings and various time constraints, how can this task be accomplished. I'm here to tell you that this task can be tricky, but it is doable. When conducting an interview, you'll want to be on your toes. Thesenine strategies will assist you with the task of conducting an interview in less time, with better results. Let's begin:

The top 9 strategies for conducting effective interviews with better results include:

First, take a little time to perfect your interviewing strategies. With busy schedules, the hustle and bustle and time constraints, less time means you'll be conducting an interview, finding the right candidate and getting them started with little or no time to reflect on your decision.

Now, this is supposed to tell you how to do this in less time? It will. Let's move on to number 2.

Second, you have to know what it is you are looking for. It will include narrowing it down those attributes that you must have (think about vehicle shopping. Did you need third row seating or power locks and windows or satellite radio?). This will save you the stress of "hiring the wrong person" - you want the person who is going to make your job easier, not harder. Now, the person on the other side of the interviewer's table may not fit "the bill" of what you are looking for, but may be the best person for the position. Never judge a book by it's cover. We tend to judge on things like how a person is dressed or how they speak or carry themselves without giving them achance or the opportunity. I have to admit that some of the best people I hired, did not fit the bill, but were the best people to work with.

For example, one gentleman came in wearing a pair of shorts only wanting an application. I interviewed him on the spot and ended up offering him the position. It wasn't because of the way he was dressed because let's face it, if I only focused on the way he was dressed, I would have never hired him. There was something about this gentleman and the way he carried himself, just looking at the clothes would have never given me the opportunity to find out what that was. He turned out to be an excellent addition to our team, provided a ton of feedback and worked for me anytime he was in town or on vacation.

Third, keep in mind that there will be the occasional nightmare.

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