Interviewing is more like an art than a science. But this doesn’t mean that psychological research cannot help you choose the best candidate for the job. People are complicated, strange and unique creatures who guard their individual personalities and shift behaviors according to circumstance. But just because choosing the right person for your company is an art rather a science, this doesn’t mean that there are no research based findings that can help you. Here are three easy psychology tips that can help you hire the right employees who are fit for your company.
The best practices are often useless.
Every firm has its own culture and needs, so when the scientists compared the hiring practices of firms that used the standard ‘best practices’ compared to those who came up with their own procedures, they found no better results among companies that hewed to expert recommendations. Don’t just follow recommendations, use techniques that have been proven to work with the local text of your business organization.
Test work.
Studies have shown that you can save more time if you do an automated assessment rather than quizzing potential workers face to face. But of course, the test must be properly designed and this may not be true for all sectors.
Know the power behind first impressions.
Psychological research says that decisions come down to how potential employees handled themselves during initial interview. According to research, interview scores are significantly influenced by the first few minutes where the rapport is being established.
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