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class=\"wp-block-columns content-flex is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:55%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group sticky-downloadable-title has-light-violet-50-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-10 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--24)\"><h1 class=\"blog-template-title wp-block-post-title\">The complete interview guide for hiring managers<\/h1>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-sm-font-size\" style=\"border-left-style:none;border-left-width:0px;padding-left:0\">Published<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date has-sm-font-size\"><time datetime=\"2022-09-10T01:12:09+00:00\">Sep 10, 2022<\/time><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-sm-font-size\" style=\"border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--neutral-700);border-left-width:1px;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--2)\">1 min read<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-12 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--6);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--24)\">\n<div class=\"content-single-table-content\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"content-wrapper\" class=\"wp-block-group has-link-color wp-elements-74092ba2d8ee7fe38cbbc669f84a687a has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-11 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">The interview process is broken. We know this because according to our <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/resources\/business-productivity-report\/\">Work That Works<\/a> report 3 in 4 business leaders say recruitment is a challenge. The reality is that too many interviews are unstructured, biased and ultimately fail to predict which candidate will actually succeed. Relying on gut feelings, vague questions and inconsistent processes isn&#8217;t just bad practice, it&#8217;s a high-risk gamble that costs you time, money and top talent. In fact, according to 91爆料\u2019s research, 6 in 10 businesses say they\u2019ve had issues with making the wrong hiring decision before.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">91爆料 wants to put a stop to all of that. So it\u2019s time to stop improvising and start leading with a proven system. A great interview isn&#8217;t a casual chat; it&#8217;s a strategic assessment designed to uncover true potential, mitigate bias and build a winning team.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">This interview guide for hiring managers is your playbook for running fair, effective and legally compliant interviews that deliver results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#form\">Download the interview guide for hiring managers.<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Understanding workplace diversity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Building a diverse team isn\u2019t about meeting quotas or ticking boxes, it\u2019s about building strength. Diversity drives innovation, resilience and smarter decision-making. When teams bring together different experiences and perspectives, they solve problems more creatively and connect more deeply with customers. Prioritising diversity isn\u2019t just the right thing to do, it\u2019s a powerful competitive advantage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Creating that advantage starts with intention. Building a truly diverse team requires a thoughtful, strategic approach to how you hire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Diversity hiring strategies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">The reality is, inclusive hiring doesn\u2019t happen by accident. It\u2019s the result of designing recruitment processes that give every candidate a fair chance to shine. That means using gender-neutral language in job descriptions, promoting roles across diverse channels and standardising interviews so every applicant is assessed against clear, objective criteria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">It also means equipping your hiring managers with the tools and training to recognise and challenge unconscious bias. Because awareness is the first step toward taking action, and through action, we create workplaces where everyone can thrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reducing bias in your hiring decisions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Unconscious biases are mental shortcuts that cause us to make snap judgments about people based on factors like their age, gender or background. In an interview, these biases can lead you to favour candidates who are &#8220;like you,&#8221; rather than the person who is most qualified for the role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">The most powerful way to combat this is through structured interviews. This means asking every candidate for a role the same set of predetermined questions and scoring their answers against a consistent rubric. This data-driven approach forces you to evaluate candidates on their skills and experience, not on a vague sense of &#8220;culture fit.&#8221; For an even more robust system, use our <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/resources\/hiring-interview-checklists\/\">hiring interview checklists<\/a> to standardise your process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">A key tool for this is a preparation worksheet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is an interview prep worksheet?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">An interview prep worksheet is a template used to plan your interview before the candidate walks in the door. It forces you to define the key competencies for the role and prepare specific, relevant questions to assess them. Using a worksheet for every interview ensures consistency, helps you stay on track and provides a clear record of your evaluation process. 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Your goal is to get the candidate to share evidence of their skills.<\/td><td>Let one strong (or weak) answer colour your perception of the entire interview.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><br>Take detailed notes to help you remember key details and evaluate fairly.<\/td><td><br>Make promises you can\u2019t keep about salary, benefits or progression.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sell the role and the company. The interview is a two-way street.<\/td><td>Forget to leave time for the candidate to ask their own questions.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Legal don\u2019ts when speaking with a candidate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">In the UK, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legislation.gov.uk\/ukpga\/2010\/15\/contents\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the Equality Act 2010<\/a> protects candidates from discrimination based on nine &#8220;protected characteristics,&#8221; including age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. Asking questions related to these areas, even innocently, can expose your business to legal risk. You also have obligations under GDPR to handle candidate data securely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Questions to avoid<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Never ask questions about:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">A candidate&#8217;s age or date of birth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Their marital status, plans for children or childcare arrangements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Their nationality or country of origin (you can ask if they have the right to work in the UK).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Any disabilities or health conditions, unless it&#8217;s to discuss reasonable adjustments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Their religion or political beliefs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">To stay on safe ground, focus your questions on the candidate&#8217;s ability to do the job. 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When a candidate responds to your question, listen for these four elements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\"><strong>Situation:<\/strong> The context. What was the situation they were in?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\"><strong>Task:<\/strong> What was their specific responsibility or goal?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\"><strong>Action:<\/strong> What specific actions did they take to address the situation?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\"><strong>Result:<\/strong> What was the outcome of their actions? What did they achieve?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">If a candidate&#8217;s answer is missing any of these elements, prompt them for more detail (e.g., &#8220;And what was the result of that?&#8221;). This ensures you get the concrete evidence you need to make a fair assessment. For more ideas on what to ask, explore these <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/blog\/common-job-interview-questions-with-answers\/\">common job interview questions with answers<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pacing the interview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">A well-paced interview feels like a professional and engaging conversation, not an interrogation. Start with some rapport-building and an introduction to the agenda. Move into your core behavioural questions and make sure you leave at least 10-15 minutes at the end for the candidate to ask their questions. Respect the candidate\u2019s time by starting and finishing promptly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">This is especially important in a remote setting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Video interviewing dos and don\u2019ts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Video interviews are now standard practice, but they come with their own set of rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table custom-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>D<strong>o<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Don\u2019t<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Test your technology beforehand.<\/td><td>Conduct the interview in a noisy or distracting environment.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ensure you have a professional background and good lighting.<\/td><td>Assume the candidate is familiar with your chosen video platform.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Look at the camera, not at your own image, to create a sense of eye contact.<\/td><td>Forget about data security. 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Use a standardised evaluation form to score each candidate against the predetermined competencies immediately after the interview, while the details are still fresh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Follow up with every candidate in a timely manner to let them know the outcome. A positive candidate experience, even for those you reject, is crucial for your employer brand. For the successful candidate, this is where a smooth transition to your <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/uk\/solutions\/onboarding-software\/\">onboarding software<\/a> begins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10 interview tips for new hiring managers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-paragraph-2-m-font-size\">Hiring the right person is one of the most important decisions you\u2019ll make as a manager. At 91爆料, we believe great hiring is about preparation, consistency and fairness,\u00a0not gut instinct. 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