Calibrate the scorecard for interviewers in 45 minutes
You have a scorecard, you have several interviewers, and yet the scores vary. One interviewer gives a 4 where another sees a 2. This is rarely a matter of ‘gut feeling’; it’s usually a problem of interpretation. In 45 minutes, you can significantly reduce that variation with a short, tightly facilitated calibration session. What does calibrating a scorecard mean […]
How to conduct a structured interview in 8 steps
Why interviews so quickly become subjective You can sit two interviewers side by side, have the same candidate speak, and still end up with two completely different conclusions. This is rarely down to the candidate, but almost always down to the process: random questions, differing standards, and a judgement that has already been formed before the content has even been taken on board. Setting up a structured interview […]
Pitfalls of the STAR method: common mistakes and solutions
You use the STAR method to make interviews more objective, but you’re still left with the same frustration afterwards: good stories, little evidence. This is rarely down to the STAR format itself, but rather to how you ask follow-up questions, take notes and assess candidates. Why STAR often goes wrong in practice STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) is designed to eliminate vagueness […]
Creating a selection scorecard for hiring managers
Why a recruitment scorecard makes all the difference You know the moment: a candidate walks out of the room and someone says, “I’ve got a feeling about this” or “I don’t feel a connection with them”. Signals like that can mean something, but if they form the basis of your decision, there’s a good chance you’re judging too quickly and […]
These 4 mistakes will cost you your best candidates (and your sleep)
‘It’s OK to make mistakes,’ people often say. At FosFor, we say: of course it is. But mistakes are costly. And usually avoidable. Especially when it comes to hiring staff. Many business owners (unwittingly) make the same four mistakes. And that’s a shame. Because they cost you time, money and the best people. That’s why we’re sharing them. Including […]