4 Techniques to keep your candidates Relaxed during Interviews

The stress of a job interview is real, no one can deny that fact. With changing trends, it has been now discussed with so openly by employers and candidates alike. This has resulted in the creation of various techniques that help distress the interview.?

?So We at?The Crox Group?provide four techniques that diffuse the stress in the interview process and make it more engaging and interactive.?

Let’s start?

1.??Be Hospitable- When a candidate visits your office for the first time, treat them like your guest. Offer the best place to sit and ask for water or any hot beverage. This is a great way to break the communication and make a candidate feel better. You can take this further by asking the candidate to explore the workplace. Give them details about the facilities and cafeteria. Allow them to overcome your anxiety, before they jump up to start the interview process.?

2.??The first impression matters a lot-?You expect to be seen as knowledgeable and professional by the candidates during the interview process. You are not just representing yourself but the overall organization as well. So, you must look expert in your field. But also analyse whether the candidate finds you suitable or not. Sure, you will begin the conversation like a professional, but still, you can warm up and engage your candidates.?

3.??Commence by introducing yourself-?Even if you don’t get to work together with the candidate in long run, make sure you are starting the interview yourself with the candidate and talking about yourself. This will infuse their sense of professionalism and authority in front of the candidate. Plus, it would let them know that a competent authority will interview them.?

4.??Don’t bombard questions straight away- It?is a fact that the hiring process is time-consuming but this doesn’t mean that you will cut down the time allotted to the candidate. Avoid jumping straight away to the questions. Allow the candidate to adjust and feel comfortable you take a round of questions.?

Conclusion?

A job interview should be more interactive and engaging and facilitate a two-sided exchange of thoughts and views. Employers should emphasize putting candidates at ease to ensure a better interview experience and get honest answers. Just remember today’s candidates are your tomorrow’s employees. Start your interaction on the right note.??

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