{"id":8039,"date":"2017-01-23T18:48:39","date_gmt":"2017-01-23T18:48:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/keblog.demoapp.xyz\/?p=8039"},"modified":"2022-10-19T03:50:13","modified_gmt":"2022-10-19T03:50:13","slug":"ways-to-make-a-job-interview-less-stressful-for-candidates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/ways-to-make-a-job-interview-less-stressful-for-candidates","title":{"rendered":"4 Ways To Make A Job Interview Less Stressful for Candidates"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8044\" src=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/ways-to-make-a-job-interview-less-stressful-for-candidates.png\" alt=\"ways-to-make-a-job-interview-less-stressful-for-candidates\" width=\"1326\" height=\"446\" srcset=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/ways-to-make-a-job-interview-less-stressful-for-candidates.png 1326w, https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/ways-to-make-a-job-interview-less-stressful-for-candidates-300x101.png 300w, https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/ways-to-make-a-job-interview-less-stressful-for-candidates-1024x344.png 1024w, https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/ways-to-make-a-job-interview-less-stressful-for-candidates-768x258.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1326px) 100vw, 1326px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">It\u2019s perfectly natural for even the most eligible candidates to feel nervous\u00a0<span style=\"color: #3399cc\"><strong><a style=\"color: #3399cc\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kalibrr.com\/employers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">going into a job interview<\/a><\/strong><\/span>. But if a candidate feels the pressure, sometimes, they may not deliver to the best of their ability during the job interview.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Don\u2019t lose the chance of catching those\u00a0great candidates by turning the heat up too high. If you put\u00a0your candidates at ease during the job interview, and\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kalibrr.com\/blog\/2016\/07\/interview-questions-for-recruiters\/?utm_source=b2c-blog&amp;utm_medium=in-text&amp;utm_campaign=social-content&amp;utm_content=interview-questions-012317&amp;ref=b2c-blog_free_social-content_interview-questions-012317\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">give them a chance to put their best foot forward<\/a><\/strong>. Here\u2019s how you do it:<\/p>\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-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/ways-to-make-a-job-interview-less-stressful-for-candidates\/#1_Be_hospitable\" title=\"1. Be hospitable\">1. Be hospitable<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/ways-to-make-a-job-interview-less-stressful-for-candidates\/#2_Mind_your_impression\" title=\"2. Mind your impression\">2. Mind your impression<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/ways-to-make-a-job-interview-less-stressful-for-candidates\/#3_Tell_them_about_yourself\" title=\"3. Tell them about yourself\">3. Tell them about yourself<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/ways-to-make-a-job-interview-less-stressful-for-candidates\/#4_Dont_bombard_them\" title=\"4. Don&#8217;t bombard them\">4. Don&#8217;t bombard them<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/ways-to-make-a-job-interview-less-stressful-for-candidates\/#Sign_up_on_Kalibrr_and_start_hiring_better_today_You_can_also_follow_us_on_Facebook_for_more_business_and_recruiter_advice\" title=\"Sign up on Kalibrr and start hiring better today! You can also follow us on Facebook for more business and recruiter advice.\">Sign up on Kalibrr and start hiring better today! You can also follow us on Facebook for more business and recruiter advice.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Be_hospitable\"><\/span>1. Be hospitable<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">Welcome a candidate to the office as you would a guest to your home. You may offer them\u00a0a cup of coffee or glass of water (they&#8217;re definitely going to need some after that commute to your office). Having them sit there and wait in silence will only make things feel tense, and this is even more true if your candidates are sitting with each other. So find ways to go away with that kind of atmosphere.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Mind_your_impression\"><\/span>2. Mind your impression<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">Of course you\u00a0want to seem professional and knowledgeable when you&#8217;re interviewing candidates.\u00a0Remember, you\u2019re not only representing yourself, you\u2019re representing your organization.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Putting on a poker face is part of being professional, but that doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t be warm and engaging. If you come out as cold\u00a0and impersonal, the interview can feel like an interrogation. Don&#8217;t forget that an\u00a0interview is a two-way street: It\u2019s not only important that you like them, but that the candidate likes you.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Tell_them_about_yourself\"><\/span>3. Tell them about yourself<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">Take the time to tell them about yourself. Who are you? Why are you the one conducting the interview? What role will you play in their\u00a0life if they accept the position? Addressing these things at the beginning of the interview will definitely create a welcoming environment, as well as give the candidate a better insight of how your company is structured. And probably know how the position they applied for fits into the grand scheme of things. Mind you that knowing at least those things will give them some much-needed peace of mind.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Dont_bombard_them\"><\/span>4. Don&#8217;t bombard them<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">Interviews consume a lot of your time, but it doesn&#8217;t mean that you cheat your candidate out of the time they deserve. Try not to jump right into the questioning. Allow them some time to get comfortable before you start the real part of the interview. Talk about your company, its goals, and the things you\u00a0liked most about their resume. Try to create an atmosphere where they feel less scrutinized and more understood.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">In today\u2019s candidate-driven job market, <strong>candidate experience is paramount<\/strong>, so make it a priority to make them comfortable.\u00a0The top candidates won\u2019t lack job opportunities. Making a good impression is every bit as much of a concern for employers as it is for candidates.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sign_up_on_Kalibrr_and_start_hiring_better_today_You_can_also_follow_us_on_Facebook_for_more_business_and_recruiter_advice\"><\/span><span class=\"bold_text\"><em><span style=\"color: #3399cc\"><a style=\"color: #3399cc\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kalibrr.com\/employers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sign up on Kalibrr<\/a><\/span> and start hiring better today! You can also follow us on <span style=\"color: #3399cc\"><a style=\"color: #3399cc\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/kalibrrforbusiness\/?fref=ts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook<\/a><\/span> for more business and recruiter advice.<\/em><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s perfectly natural for even the most eligible candidates to feel nervous\u00a0going into a job interview. But if a candidate feels the pressure, sometimes, they may not deliver to the best of their ability during the job interview. Don\u2019t lose the chance of catching those\u00a0great candidates by turning the heat up too high. 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