How to Interview

Learn how to conduct an interview, including sample interview questions, how to follow up with candidates, and industry-specific interviewing tips.

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What should a job interview consist of?
Learn what a job interview should consist of to assess candidates thoroughly, ensuring you hire the right person for your team and organisation.
A manager interviews a job candidate over coffee.
What questions should I ask candidates?
Discover key questions to ask candidates that reveal skills, culture fit, and potential, helping you make smarter hiring decisions every time.
Woman in a wheelchair, shaking hands with a hiring manager, after navigating the stages of the interview process.
What are the stages of the job interview process?
Explore the stages of the job interview process to structure your hiring efficiently and make confident decisions that attract the best candidates.
Is waiting to respond to a candidate after an interview recommended? – James Caan
Is waiting to respond after an interview a smart move? Discover how timing impacts candidate experience and your ability to secure top talent efficiently.
How can I use peer interviewing?
Learn how to use peer interviewing effectively to enhance candidate evaluation, improve team fit, and strengthen your overall hiring process.
A worried man looks into the distance, his hands gripped to his face while he is on the brink of tears.
Here’s How To Help Candidates Overcome Interview Nerves
Here are five strategies that will help you calm a candidate's interview nerves - so you can make better hiring decisions.

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Entry Level Interview Questions for Candidate Selection
Discover the importance of a complete soft skills assessment and how good entry level interview questions are key to candidate selection.
Here’s How To Help Candidates Overcome Interview Nerves
Here are five strategies that will help you calm a candidate's interview nerves - so you can make better hiring decisions.
Is waiting to respond to a candidate after an interview recommended? – James Caan
Is waiting to respond after an interview a smart move? Discover how timing impacts candidate experience and your ability to secure top talent efficiently.
How can I use peer interviewing?
Learn how to use peer interviewing effectively to enhance candidate evaluation, improve team fit, and strengthen your overall hiring process.
5 Tips for Small Businesses to Handle Job Interviews
Master job interviews with our comprehensive guide for small businesses. Improve your hiring process with these expert tips from Monster.co.uk
How to make sure your job interviews meet legal requirements
Ensuring your interviews remain within the legal framework is paramount for recruiters and hiring managers. This guide offers a short overview of conducting legally compliant job interviews in the UK, focusing on discrimination laws and best practices.
What are the stages of the job interview process?
Explore the stages of the job interview process to structure your hiring efficiently and make confident decisions that attract the best candidates.
What should a job interview consist of?
Learn what a job interview should consist of to assess candidates thoroughly, ensuring you hire the right person for your team and organisation.
What questions should I ask candidates?
Discover key questions to ask candidates that reveal skills, culture fit, and potential, helping you make smarter hiring decisions every time.