Yikes!! Interviewing candidates?

Question

I've just finished interviewing 6 people & I have about 25 more to go, between today & Friday. I'm exhausted. What are some simple easy questions I can ask to get a feel for their personality & skills?

I'm hiring for a Admin Assistant in a construction office.

Also when someone calls about the position (that is customer service oriented) and exhibit very poor phone skills & professionalism. What is the best way to tell them there is no way I'd hire them? (I don't like to lie, but I would also rather not hurt some strangers feelings if I can avoid it.)

Answer 1

Do you have a written script/list of questions that you follow when conducting these interviews? If so, I'd narrow the list down to the questions that will give you the most info about that person within a short amount of time. Which of those questions are the most important to ask? What verbal and visual cues can you gain from the interviewee when you ask those select questions? Are there questions on your list that just seem unnecessary?
...This is basically what I do when I have a lot of people to interview with little time to do it. I'm lucky enough to have a pre-set list of questions, but I leave out the least useful ones.

As for the phone inquiries, I'd just offer to take their name and number and tell them you'll let them know if you are interested in scheduling an interview.

Answer 2

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