{"id":10595,"date":"2015-10-04T05:53:10","date_gmt":"2015-10-04T05:53:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/keblog.demoapp.xyz\/?p=10595"},"modified":"2022-10-19T04:56:25","modified_gmt":"2022-10-19T04:56:25","slug":"signs-youre-interviewing-a-great-candidate-infographic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/signs-youre-interviewing-a-great-candidate-infographic","title":{"rendered":"6 Signs You&#8217;re Interviewing a Great Candidate (INFOGRAPHIC)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kalibrr.com\/employers?utm_source=b2b-blog&amp;utm_medium=in-text&amp;utm_campaign=social-content&amp;utm_content=sign-up-text&amp;ref=b2b-blog_free_social-content\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Interviewing candidate<\/a><\/strong> without some sort of metric often leaves things to your gut feel. Having been with the company for awhile, you know what will and what won\u2019t work there in terms of team composition, culture, etc.\u00a0But don&#8217;t forget to take note of these 6 tell-tale signs that the candidate sitting across you has potential.<\/p>\n<h1><\/h1>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_26 counter-hierarchy\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">TOPICS<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><label for=\"item\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/signs-youre-interviewing-a-great-candidate-infographic\/#1_The_ability_and_effort_put_into_being_on_time\" title=\"1. The ability and effort put into being on time\">1. The ability and effort put into being on time<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/signs-youre-interviewing-a-great-candidate-infographic\/#2_How_they_present_themselves_physically\" title=\"2. How they present themselves physically\">2. How they present themselves physically<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/signs-youre-interviewing-a-great-candidate-infographic\/#3_Firmness_of_handshake\" title=\"3. Firmness of handshake\">3. Firmness of handshake<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/signs-youre-interviewing-a-great-candidate-infographic\/#4_Quality_of_banter_or_small_talk\" title=\"4. Quality of banter or small talk\">4. Quality of banter or small talk<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/signs-youre-interviewing-a-great-candidate-infographic\/#5_Ability_to_hold_eye_contact\" title=\"5. Ability to hold eye contact\">5. Ability to hold eye contact<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/signs-youre-interviewing-a-great-candidate-infographic\/#6_Level_of_a_preparedness_and_research_for_the_interview\" title=\"6. Level of a\u00a0preparedness and research for the interview\">6. Level of a\u00a0preparedness and research for the interview<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/signs-youre-interviewing-a-great-candidate-infographic\/#Sign_up_on_Kalibrr_and_start_hiring_better_today_You_can_also_follow_us_onFacebook_for_more_business_and_recruiter_advice\" title=\"Sign up on Kalibrr and start hiring better today! You can also follow us onFacebook for more business and recruiter advice.\">Sign up on Kalibrr and start hiring better today! You can also follow us onFacebook for more business and recruiter advice.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_The_ability_and_effort_put_into_being_on_time\"><\/span><strong>1. The ability and effort put into being on time<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>If the candidate was, not just on time for the interview, but at the office at least 15 minutes before the agreed upon time, it shows that they plan ahead and make way for contingencies. Candidates like this have good firefighting skills and can be calm under pressure.<\/p>\n<h1><\/h1>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_How_they_present_themselves_physically\"><\/span><b>2. How they present themselves physically<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>While it seems superficial, a candidate\u2019s personal appearance\u2014makeup, hair, neatness of clothing\u2014matters. If they are willing to look frumpy to a job interview, they might have the same outlook when it comes to client meetings or events. Effort put into appearance can signify good attention to detail and presentation.<\/p>\n<h1><\/h1>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Firmness_of_handshake\"><\/span><b>3. Firmness of handshake<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Not to say that weaker handshakes should be ruled out but the strength of a handshake does show the confidence level of the candidate. Feeble handshakes could mean nerves under pressure which doesn\u2019t sit well with certain industries. Do note that the handshake isn\u2019t everything though!<\/p>\n<h1><\/h1>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Quality_of_banter_or_small_talk\"><\/span><b>4. Quality of banter or small talk<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>In any good interview, there\u2019s a minute or two of small talk before the interrogation starts. Listen to what the candidate says or asks as this shows preparation, level of intelligence, communication, and people skills. You want employees who can not only do the job but establish necessary human connections within your industry as well.<\/p>\n<h1><\/h1>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Ability_to_hold_eye_contact\"><\/span><b>5. Ability to hold eye contact<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Eye contact produces a subconscious connection and maintaining it more when listening than speaking makes for a productive atmosphere. If their eyes are staring you down or bouncing off the walls, take note. As a general rule, holding eye contact for 30-60% of the conversation is a good sign.<\/p>\n<h1><\/h1>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Level_of_a_preparedness_and_research_for_the_interview\"><\/span><b>6. Level of a\u00a0preparedness and research for the interview<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>If the candidate has swift, coherent answers to most of your questions, their habit of preparation could be an asset in the workplace. You can tell when their answers are swift and form complete thoughts that they\u2019ve prepared in advance as opposed to hearing \u201cuhms\u201d and pausing more than once within a sentence.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10596\" src=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Design_How_To_Spot_A_Great_Candidate_In_Seconds_During_A_Job_Interview-01.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"448\" height=\"2048\" srcset=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Design_How_To_Spot_A_Great_Candidate_In_Seconds_During_A_Job_Interview-01.png 448w, https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Design_How_To_Spot_A_Great_Candidate_In_Seconds_During_A_Job_Interview-01-224x1024.png 224w, https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Design_How_To_Spot_A_Great_Candidate_In_Seconds_During_A_Job_Interview-01-336x1536.png 336w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 448px) 100vw, 448px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sign_up_on_Kalibrr_and_start_hiring_better_today_You_can_also_follow_us_onFacebook_for_more_business_and_recruiter_advice\"><\/span><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kalibrr.com\/employers?utm_source=b2b-blog&amp;utm_medium=in-text&amp;utm_campaign=social-content&amp;utm_content=sign-up-text&amp;ref=b2b-blog_free_social-content\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sign up on Kalibrr<\/a> and start hiring better today! You can also follow us on<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/kalibrrforbusiness\/?fref=ts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook<\/a> for more business and recruiter advice.<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Interviewing candidate without some sort of metric often leaves things to your gut feel. Having been with the company for awhile, you know what will and what won\u2019t work there in terms of team composition, culture, etc.\u00a0But don&#8217;t forget to take note of these 6 tell-tale signs that the candidate sitting across you has potential. 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