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Stress Interview Style The prescreening and interviewing processes are critical to your The stress interviewer puts the candidate on the spot to determine ability to identify and hire top talent. Rea’s HR Consulting team can how they would react under a stress. For example, they might help you with creating or updating job descriptions; establishing a say something like, “We’re not really sure you are suitable strategic recruitment plan; designing company-specific interviewing for the job,” and will proceed to observe how the candidate’s questions; and conducting & providing consultation on prescreening demeanor and communication style changes. assessments including the Predictive Index. Give me a call to Behavioral Interview Style The behavioral interviewer bases questions on past performance learn more or for additional tips and insight that will improve your recruiting and retention strategy. and asks for specific examples of past work accomplishments. How Can We Increase The Chances Of A Successful Hire? The best way to increase your chances of a successful hire is to get a second opinion. Involving others in the pre-screening and hiring selection process will help ensure that you are hiring the right person. It’s also important that you take notes during each interview and remember to complete your notes immediately after the interview has concluded. These notes will become the tools you’ll use during the comparison phase as you are preparing to select your final candidate(s). by: Renee West, SHRM-SCP Senior Human Resources Manager 122 Fourth Street NW P.O. Box 1020 New Philadelphia, OH 44663 330.308.6818 [email protected]