Crush your Next Interview: The Psychology of Interviewing with Andrew Lewis

Interviewing is more than just asking questions and getting answers. It's a psychological dance between two people, and understanding the factors at play can make all the difference in the outcome.

In this episode of our podcast, we're joined by Andrew Lewis , a seasoned recruiter, to explore the fascinating world of interview psychology.

Key Takeaways:

• The Interview as a Transaction: Andrew emphasizes that interviewing is a two-way street. Both parties should feel there's value in the exchange. This means creating a positive experience for candidates while effectively assessing their fit for the role.
• Psychological Pitfalls for Candidates: Job seekers often fall victim to self-doubt, lack of preparation, and excessive focus on their own answers. Remember, interviews are also about building rapport and demonstrating your genuine interest in the opportunity.
• Mitigating Unconscious Bias: Unconscious bias can unfairly influence hiring decisions. Hiring managers can combat this by using structured interview processes, diverse interview panels, and focusing on objective criteria.
• First Impressions Matter (But Not Everything): While a good first impression can set the tone, giving candidates a fair shake beyond that initial interaction is crucial.
• Making a Strong First Impression: Candidates can control how they present themselves by crafting a compelling resume and LinkedIn profile, preparing for common interview questions, and asking insightful questions that showcase their understanding of the role.
• Understanding Interview Performance Anxiety: Both interviewers and candidates experience interview anxiety. As an interviewer, be mindful that some behaviors might be due to nerves rather than lack of qualification.
• Effective Questioning Techniques: Interviews are all about asking the right questions. Align questioning with the desired skills and experience, use a diverse set of questions, and frame them with context for clear understanding.
• The Power of Nonverbal Cues: Eye contact, body language, and engagement can offer valuable insights into a candidate's comfort level and preparedness. Pay attention to these cues but avoid making snap judgments based solely on nonverbal communication.
• The Art of Storytelling: Weaving stories into the interview can enhance the experience for both parties. For candidates, this means crafting a compelling narrative through their resume, cover letter, and interview responses. As an interviewer, you can invite candidates into the story of your company and its culture.
• Transparency is Key After the Interview: Keeping candidates informed about the next steps after the interview helps alleviate anxiety and maintains their interest in the opportunity.

Listen to the full episode for Andrew's insightful tips and a deeper dive into the psychology of interviewing!

Sound Bites:

• "Interviewing is a transaction, right? At the end of the day, it's one person talking to another person."
• "Common psychological pitfalls for candidates include overthinking, lack of preparation, and being too focused on their own answers."
• "Psychologically speaking, a lot of it is just normal anxiety and stress coming into a performance-based environment."

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