With remote jobs continuing to expand and job seekers enjoying a global market of job openings to choose from, employers have to be better recruiters than ever to hire and retain top talent. This week’s episode of the Scaleocity Works podcast is about the 6 step interview framework to build your best team!

Brian shares what you need to induce in your interviews as well as the tools you should have in place to ensure your overall interview process goes well.

The 6 steps Brian covers in this episode are:

1. Have a strong introduction by setting aside time to build rapport and allow the candidate to adjust to the environment. Remember- this is a conversation, not an interrogation.
2. Begin with some open-ended questions that allow the candidate to choose the details they wish to share about their work history. This will tell you a lot more than you think.
3. Utilize competency-based interview questions to assess the level of competencies needed to be successful in this position.
4. Ask the candidate for input or how they have prepared for this role in particular. Consider both work and personal experiences.
5. Pay attention to questions and clues that will help you determine the candidate's attitude towards feedback, challenges, and adversity in the workplace.
6. Understand the type of person you’re looking to bring into your organization so you can better gauge the candidate’s career fit for both your benefit and the benefit of their career path.

Having an interview framework is the first critical step to hiring the best team possible.

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