Episode 199

199. 6 Proven Interview Steps to Help You Hire the Right People

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Did you know that a bad hire can cost up to 30% of their first-year earnings? It’s true, and that’s why I’m here to help you avoid costly mistakes by improving your interviewing game. I’ll walk you through why good interviewing skills are critical and share how I’ve honed my own techniques over the years.


We’ll talk about common interview pitfalls and how preparation is key. Before you even step into the room, it’s crucial to define the skills and values you’re looking for in a candidate. I’ll show you how to craft thoughtful, effective questions that reveal whether a candidate is truly a good fit. And, I’ve even got tips on using ChatGPT to help fine-tune your interview prep! Plus, I’ll break down different types of interview questions and teach you the art of listening, a skill that can completely change how you evaluate candidates.


Finally, I’ll cover how to create a comfortable interview environment, provide quick feedback, and continuously improve your interview techniques. This episode is packed with everything you need to hire the best talent. Don’t miss it—hit play now!


What you'll hear in this episode:

[1:30] Common Interview Pitfalls

[4:00] A Crash Course in Becoming a Better Interviewer

[6:20] Preparation is Key: Defining Skills and Values

[9:50] Crafting Thoughtful and Effective Interview Questions

[12:25] Utilizing ChatGPT for Interview Preparation

[16:35] The Art of Listening in Interviews

[18:00] Creating a Comfortable Interview Environment

[20:30] How to Continuously Improve Your Interviewing Skills


Listen to Similar Episodes:

Burnout, Interview Bias, & PTO: BTS at People Principles

Mapping Out the Perfect Interview Process for Hiring Success

How to Select Candidates Who Will Contribute Positively and Effectively to Your Business with Jonathan Porter-Whistman


* Connect with me on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackiemkoch/

* Find more information on my website peopleprinciples.co

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Jackie Koch

Hey, I’m Jackie Koch. I have over 15 years of experience prospecting talent and building teams for Fortune 500 companies, startups and small businesses in all types of industries.  Technically, I have an MBA from Concordia University, although I’d argue I learned more about growing and scaling a modern business over the last 5 years in the LA tech start up scene. There I built out recruiting and People Operations teams for high growth tech start ups. I love entrepreneurs and being one at heart, I started my own business during the pandemic. I’m the founder and CEO of People Principles where I help founders scale through fractional recruiting and people operations services.