5 mistakes to avoid to conduct job interviews like a pro.

Conducting a job interview isn't something you're born with. Whether you're a manager, executive, or professional in another field, you may have already taken on the role of recruiter... without being a human resources specialist.

However, poor hiring can be costly for a company, both in human and financial terms. You certainly don't want to be responsible for a poor choice or "bad casting."

In this article, I invite you to discover the 5 common mistakes to avoid in order to conduct your interviews professionally and efficiently, and thus maximize your chances of success.

Lack of knowledge of the rules on discrimination in hiring.

According to the website of the Ministry of Labor, Employment and Integration, discrimination in hiring is defined as follows: “Discrimination is unequal treatment based on a criterion prohibited by law (sex, age, health, etc.) and in an area specified by law, for example, hiring.” Penalties can range up to €45,000 in fines and 3 years in prison.

It is therefore important to ensure that your behavior as a recruiter complies with the law. What you consider to be selection criteria may be considered discrimination.

Support from a professional in the field helps avoid these errors which can be dramatic for the company's image, but also for the candidates.

The unstructured interview.

A structured job interview is absolutely essential to ensure you find the right candidates. This will ensure you don't forget any of the points you want to discuss with your interviewer. Furthermore, following a defined framework will allow you to conduct the interview in the right way. You'll present an organized image of the company you're recruiting for.

So there's no question of jumping into this key stage of finding new employees on instinct.

Lack of relevant questions.

There are some essential questions in a job interview, such as those relating to candidates' past professional experiences.

By choosing to ask specific and relevant questions, you ensure that you know your interlocutor well . You will be able to determine if the person in front of you is truly the one you are looking for.

Once again, support from a professional will allow you to find specific questions based on your sector of activity, or the position for which you are recruiting.

Not making the candidate feel comfortable enough.

The job interview should be professional and conducted with kindness. By putting the candidate you're interviewing at ease, you'll have the best chance of getting to know their true personality.

In addition to projecting a positive image of yourself and your company, you will also be able to identify the potential of your future employee. A reassuring framework will allow them to present their motivations to you in the best possible conditions .

Move forward solo.

In many companies, the person in charge of recruiting acts alone. This is a mistake, since calling other colleagues will allow you to get a different opinion on a candidate.

It will also be possible to seek the assistance of a recruitment professional. They will also allow you to benefit from an objective opinion. The best part is that their expert eye will allow you to identify the positive and negative aspects of an application.

Whatever the challenges of your upcoming recruitment process, I wish you success in finding the right employees. To do this, don't hesitate to implement the few tips I've just given you. You can also use Blossom Talents' services or attend one of our webinars to obtain a job interview structure, find the right questions, and select the right candidates based on your criteria.