Become a Better Interviewer in 5 Steps

Are you underestimating the importance of a well-executed interview process? JR Keller, associate professor of human resource studies at the Cornell ILR School, returns to the Cornell Keynotes podcast to deliver five essential tips for crafting better interviews that lead to more effective hiring.

An episode of the Cornell Keynotes podcast, hosted by JR Keller, Chris Wofford, titled "Become a Better Interviewer in 5 Steps" was published on March 19, 2024 and runs 30 minutes.

March 19, 2024 ·30m · Cornell Keynotes

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The performance of a company is linked to the quality of its employees. However, a faulty interview process can unbalance the equation for success in frequently undetected ways. In this episode of the Cornell Keynotes podcast from eCornell, JR Keller, associate professor of human resource studies at the Cornell ILR School, joins host Chris Wofford to explore five ways to create a better experience for candidates and interviewers:

Reduce anxiety
Value the candidate’s time
Use quality, targeted prompts and questions
Ensure consistency
Develop an evaluation plan

Additional topics in this episode include:

“Good hire” rates
Expectation management
Consistent small talk
Performance-predicting interview questions
Lazy interview questions
Internal vs. external candidates
Structured interviews
Video interviewing with AI plugins

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Check out a previous episode with JR Keller about hiring internally: How to Mobilize Your Internal Top Talent.

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