Employer Interview Guide

Interview guidelines for hiring managers

This interview guide is designed to ensure hiring managers engage the best people for their team, while representing their organisation professionally and effectively. It covers interview techniques and structure, asking questions and employment law - what you can and can’t ask in an interview.

In our Employer Interview Guide, we provide you with expert advice and tips to help you design and manage the interview process. Whether you’re an experienced hiring manager or recruiting for the first time, you will find useful tips to help you achieve the best outcomes.

Employer Interview Guide

Whether you recruit regularly or rarely, we understand the importance of getting it right for your organisation, and you. That’s why we’ve created an Employer Interview Guide for hiring managers.

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Consequences of poor interviews

Be aware of the costs and other consequences of poor interviews and take the time to prepare for the interview.

Asking questions

What questions should you be asking for different types of roles? Get examples of behavioural, leadership and skill-based questions.

Interview structure

We look at the structure of your interview, the importance of listening, and why making an impression works both ways.

You can’t ask that!

We talk you through the legislation so you’re clear on what you can’t and probably shouldn’t ask.