How do I become a successful interviewer?

The first step is to review the interviewee's information, including a resume, cover letter, any publications they may have written, and the original job posting.

Using this information, you'll need to tailor your interview questions to determine whether the interviewee would make a good addition to the team. To accomplish this, an interviewer should ask a mix of questions that reflect both soft and hard skills needed for the role.

Consider, for example, using situational or behavioral questions, including their personality and approaches to workplace situations. In addition, it's also important to ask questions related to the core values of the company and its overall culture.

It's not enough to know if a candidate can do the duties required of them, but you also need to assess how well this individual would fit into the company culture and their fellow teammates.

To gain a better perspective across interviews, consider having a standard rating system that can be used for all interviewees; this will ensure an objective judgment of each candidate based on the same criteria.

Finally, it is important to have patience and take the time to actively listen during the interview. Listen closely to what the candidate says, take notes, nod and make eye contact, and ask follow-up questions to demonstrate your interview engagement.