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"Allowing them to ask any questions until the end of the interview, generally 10 minutes." 10 minutes sounds like a really short time for candidate driven disc
by fsloth 10y ago
"Allowing them to ask any questions until the end of the interview, generally 10 minutes."
10 minutes sounds like a really short time for candidate driven discussion, IMO. Personally, when I've been the candidate, I treat the interview as a two-way discussion. I'm I suited to the job, are they an employer that I feel comfortable with.
If there is no time reserved for myself leading the discussion, or I feel I would have nothing to discuss anyhow, is an indication to me that no matter the technical requirements, the position is not a terrific match.
The best interview sessions I've had have evolved into a detailed discussion about technical details, business angles and organizational skills, lasting well over an hour. But those interviews were in a situation where the candidate pool was very limited.
- bluejekyll 10y agoThe earlier portion should be in the form of a conversation, not some point and shoot questions. I think you need this to get at the details you as an interviewer need, but it doesn't mean they can't interject questions, that's how conversations work. 10-15 minutes of candidate led questions, gives them the floor entirely after that, and I've never found it to not be enough time.