First interview as a manager!

[mandasand]

Next week I am interviewing a candidate for my team...it's my first interview as a manager! It's almost like I have forgotten how to interview. There is so much pressure now that I will be this person's supervisor. HR has already gone through the phone interview process with her and my director passed her through his phone screen. We did talk about areas I would like to get more information about her experience. But, I also don't want to come across as too business-like OR too casual. I have a week to prepare!

 

[aviastar]

That's exciting! Congrats!

Just think, they are probably even more nervous than you are!

 

[marcy]

Good luck. I prepare a list of about 12 questions trying to get some insight in to their work ethic, experience and motivation. Over the years I find some people who interview well aren't the best employees and vice versa. It is a challenge to find the right person for the job.

 

[NewEnglandLady]

Congrats and good luck! I'm notorious for throwing out the HR questions and asking my own. There are certain skill sets that are a requisite, but more than anything I like to go off the beaten path with questions so that I can determine if the person has the right personality traits that will work with myself and my team. Have fun!

 

[mandasand]

Thanks! I don't want to walk in with a list of questions - I hate interviews like that. It should be conversational and I will want to pull three main areas of her experience and then ask follow up questions. I can do some prep beforehand, but I would like for it to not be Q&A time! This much I know