For example, What book would you want to have if you were stranded on a desert island? What animal would you be?” Rather, ask specific questions about an applicant’s skills and experience.

It is imperative that people know what is required of

1. Beginning an interview saying, “I haven’t had time to really review your resume…so tell me about yourself.”

   Before every interview, study the person’s resume to zero in on qualifications, to decide on what questions to ask and to make efficient us of the allotted time.

2. Asking for information you already have.

   You ask, "Let's see, how long have you been in your current position?" This is a wasted question because you should know the answer from the application. The interview should be used to obtain new information and hone in on the applicant’s capabilities.

3. Being afraid to ask tough questions.

   If you uncover anything during the reference checking or employment history review that raises red flags, ask about it during the interview. It is important that you clear up any concerns before you reject or hire the applicant.

4. Overselling your company.

   Many interviewers brag about how things are booming in order to lure an applicant on board. Do not paint an unrealistic picture of your company. Rather lay out the strengths and weaknesses putting them in perspective.

5. Allowing non-emergency interruptions.

   Your office door should be closed. Put calls and messages on hold. Remember, the key purpose of an interview is to determine if this person is a good fit for the position. Don’t waste this precious time on other matters.

6. Asking these popular but meaningless questions.

   For example, What book would you want to have if you were stranded on a desert island? What animal would you be?” Rather, ask specific questions about an applicant’s skills and experience.

7. Not spelling out the position requirements.

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   haven’t had time to really review your resume…so tell me about yourself.”

   Before every interview, study the person’s resume to zero in on qualifications, to decide on what questions to ask and to make efficient us of the allotted time.

8. Asking for information you already have.

   You ask, "Let's see, how long have you been in your current position?" This is a wasted question because you should know the answer from the application. The interview should be used to obtain new information and hone in on the applicant’s capabilities.

9. Being afraid to ask tough questions.

   If you uncover anything during the reference checking or employment history review that raises red flags, ask about it during the interview. It is important that you clear up any concerns before you reject or hire the applicant.

10. Overselling your company.

    Many interviewers brag about how things are booming in order to lure an applicant on board. Do not paint an unrealistic picture of your company. Rather lay out the strengths and weaknesses putting them in perspective.

11. Allowing non-emergency interruptions.

    Your office door should be closed. Put calls and messages on hold. Remember, the key purpose of an interview is to determine if this person is a good fit for the position. Don’t waste this precious time on other matters.

12. Asking these popular but meaningless questions.

    For example, What book would you want to have if you were stranded on a desert island? What animal would you be?” Rather, ask specific questions about an applicant’s skills and experience.

13. Not spelling out the position requirements.

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    Many interviewers brag about how things are booming in order to lure an applicant on board. Do not paint an unrealistic picture of your company. Rather lay out the strengths and weaknesses putting them in perspective.

14. Allowing non-emergency interruptions.

    Your office door should be closed. Put calls and messages on hold. Remember, the key purpose of an interview is to determine if this person is a good fit for the position. Don’t waste this precious time on other matters.

15. Asking these popular but meaningless questions.

    For example, What book would you want to have if you were stranded on a desert island? What animal would you be?” Rather, ask specific questions about an applicant’s skills and experience.

16. Not spelling out the position requirements.

    It is imperative that people know what is required of

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17. Asking these popular but meaningless questions.

    For example, What book would you want to have if you were stranded on a desert island? What animal would you be?” Rather, ask specific questions about an applicant’s skills and experience.

18. Not spelling out the position requirements.

    It is imperative that people know what is required of them before beginning a job. The interview is the time to outline the job's requirements, as well as your criteria for evaluating success in the role. Then the applicant can self-select out if not qualified.

19. Talking more then listening.

    Wait for answers. Silence suggests that you expect more information. Listen with the third ear, the one that asks the questions: “What did the person really say? Why does he or she answer that way, and what does that tell me?”

20. Creating unnecessary tension.

    If you deliberately try to catch the person off balance, you’re not being fair to the applicant or yourself. You may get the pleasure of watching a person squirm, but are you getting a true picture of his skills and experience to make a wise hiring decision?

21. Forgetting the Golden Rule.

    Treat every applicant the way you’d like to be treated with courtesy and respect. Appreciate the person’s accomplishments even if they are not a match for the job. Always thank the person for her time and interest. As one applicant said, “The way you are treated coming in the door tells how you will be treated once inside.”

Make the next interview count. Think back to previous interviews you have conducted. Did you make any of the above mistakes? If so, what can you do to improve your interviewing skills the next time around?