Interviewing new hires

[Bronzebow]

My company has a neat system for hiring new people in my branch. One or two phone interviews start, and everyone who can do the job the company's offering comes in for face to face. At that point, it's all about making sure personalities are a match.

As much as I like the system, it's always awkward interviewing people who have such shiny, impressive resumes. Here I am, barely four years into working software, and today will consist of talking with someone who has closer to twenty under his belt.

He seems like a neat guy either way. We shall see when it's my turn. *crosses fingers*

[Mondestrucken]

Just keep reminding yourself: at the point you are face to face with him, it is no longer about the resume. It is about if you can get along with this person.

Any employee worth anything knows that teamwork is essential, and someone who cannot make you look forward to working with them is not a good candidate.

[wagegoth]

Besides, the resume may be impressive, but it's just part of the picture. You have to analyze the data supplied to you and compare it with the data you acquire when talking with the applicant in person. Many people have impressive resumes, that doesn't mean that what's on them is true.