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Recast: Become a Better Interviewer in 5 Steps

Recast: Become a Better Interviewer in 5 Steps

To close out the year, we are pleased to revisit a favorite episode from earlier this year. Whether you're tuning in for the first time or revisiting this conversation, take this opportunity to learn how to become a better interviewer in 5 steps. Are you underestimating the importance of a well-executed interview process? JR Keller, associate professor of human resource studies at the Cornell ILR School, returns to the Cornell Keynotes podcast to deliver five essential tips for crafting better interviews that lead to more effective hiring.

Cornell Keynotes · JR Keller, Chris Wofford

December 31, 202431m 7s

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Show Notes

The performance of a company is linked to the quality of its employees. However, a faulty interview process can unbalance the equation for success in frequently undetected ways. In this episode of the Cornell Keynotes podcast from eCornell, JR Keller, associate professor of human resource studies at the Cornell ILR School, joins host Chris Wofford to explore five ways to create a better experience for candidates and interviewers:

  • Reduce anxiety
  • Value the candidate’s time
  • Use quality, targeted prompts and questions
  • Ensure consistency
  • Develop an evaluation plan

Additional topics in this episode include:

  • “Good hire” rates
  • Expectation management
  • Consistent small talk
  • Performance-predicting interview questions
  • Lazy interview questions
  • Internal vs. external candidates
  • Structured interviews
  • Video interviewing with AI plugins

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Check out a previous episode with JR Keller about hiring internally: How to Mobilize Your Internal Top Talent.

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