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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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.

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.

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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

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How to Write an Interview Invitation Email

Here are some tips for writing an effective interview invitation email and creating a good first impression with your prospective hires.

A manager interviews a job candidate over coffee.

What questions should I ask candidates?

All managers have their favourite questions to ask job candidates, from the banal to the bizarre.

How can I use peer interviewing?

Peer-to-peer interviewing is especially successful in smaller companies and team-based operations as it allows the organisation to get a more complete idea of a candidate's overall fit.

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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

How long should you wait before giving a green light to an interviewed candidate? Famous entrepreneur – James Caan – answers some of the common hurdles faced by businesses in today’s competitive environment.

How can I use peer interviewing?

Peer-to-peer interviewing is especially successful in smaller companies and team-based operations as it allows the organisation to get a more complete idea of a candidate’s overall fit.

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

What are the stages of the job interview process?

Your preparation for the interview equips you with questions that will help you evaluate candidates. But there’s plenty more to do before, during and after the interview to ensure your success.

What should a job interview consist of?

This is your chance to get to know your candidates and discover which will be right for your business.

What questions should I ask candidates?

All managers have their favourite questions to ask job candidates, from the banal to the bizarre.