The job Interview
I agree with the fact that the person doing the interview should make the first impression to make the candidate comfortable. When we don’t allow them to feel relaxed it could only be a small piece of the real candidate we see or a nervous person that is on the spot. Using common interest and giving a comfortable environment will help in seeing the true candidate and allow them to answer honestly and comfortably.
Christopher,
In addition to the interpersonal activity with the candidate when he/she arrives, some consideration should be given to the physical
setup within the interview room. So often, we tend to sit behind a desk with the candidate across from us. A more comfortable setting, however, might be a table around which the candidate and the interviewer/s might sit. It provides a more all inclusive feeling rather than one of superiority. Anything that can be done to create an environment that allows the candidate to perform well is key.
Dr. Patricia Kapper
