If you have been given the responsibility of interviewing candidates for a position within your company then you may need to take some time to plan your interview and what needs to be asked in order to get the information you need. There are certain jobs where the candidate will need to have a particular qualification or experience and there are others where on the job training is offered so no previous experience is necessary. Regardless of what you are asking for in terms of qualifications, you also need to ascertain whether the candidate has the right personality for the job and could work well within your existing team.

Some job roles require a lot of quick decision and thinking on your feet, for example. If you have someone that has all the require experience and/or qualifications but finds it hard to make decisions then they will probably not be the right person for you.

When planning your interview be sure to put in questions to find out a bit more about the person in general and what type of work ethics they have. Also making sure that they are a team player and can work well within a group environment, if this is needed in the job role.