4 ways job interviews have changed since the start of the pandemic
The Department of labor reports 8.4 million citizens are without work, with 10 million job openings available. We reached out to the Fast Company Impact Council, a collection of innovative leaders in business, to learn more about how they’re adjusting the
A greater focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion
Now, more than ever, DEI principles are at the forefront of many companies’ hiring initiatives. “As part of the interview process, we want to understand how a candidate has created or fostered diversity, inclusion, and belonging at work,” says Ashley Goldsmith, chief
people officer at Workday.
A chance to get to know a candidate’s ‘human’ side
The pandemic further smashed the divide between home and the working world. “I am finding myself to have much more of a personal conversation at the very beginning of an interview (with topics like) the childcare situation and schooling situation,” says Margery Kraus, founder and executive chairman of
APCO Worldwide. “I think it’s really important that we get to know the person, not just their résumé and their experience and accomplishments, but who are they are as a human being.”
A question that gets at a candidate’s personality
Hiring individuals with a high emotional intelligence and strong soft skills helps teams grow and adapt more successfully, so it’s no wonder hiring managers ask
creative questions to suss out a candidate’s EQ. Kristen Delphos, vice president and head of marketing and communications at Dematic, says, “Many of our interview focus areas revolve around organizational and culture fit, and what level of problem solving, innovation, and resiliency they bring.”
No tricks
Asking straightforward questions allows the interviewee to show
their strengths clearly. “Our Talent Acquisition team believes in a transparent, values-driven, and candidate-focused hiring experience that doesn’t require any unusual or surprise tactics,” says Ashton Stronks, director of communications at NeueHouse.