How To Spot The Ideal Candidate In A Group Interview

How To Spot The Ideal Candidate In A Group Interview There are many ways you can find a new employee. One-on-one interviews, Skype chats and assessment centres all require different techniques, but one of the most difficult to host are group interviews. Good candidates can be missed after being silenced Luckily, us lovely people here at Bubble have come up with some tips on how to spot a diamond in the rough in group interviews, ensuring that you are left with the perfect employee for your company! 1) Leadership Skills The perfect candidate in a group interview will be able to lead a discussion and organise a team in group tasks. Leadership skills and ability to with work other strong personalities are good indicators of a potential perfect employee. However, dont confuse great leadership skills with a bossy and controlling nature which will not translate well in the workplace and will anger your existing employeesa big no-no! 2) Opinionated No one wants a shrinking violet in their workforce, so its important that the candidate you choose is not afraid to let their voice be heard and give their ten pence on work issues. A strong opinion can suggest a vested interest in the company and passion for the job. On the flipside, someone who is too opinionated can cause arguments in the workforce and turn employees against them, so make sure you pick someone with just the right amount of chutzpah for your company. 3) Prepared Preparation is key in an interview, and the more prepared the better in this case! Candidates that show more knowledge of the company than others and appear to get the brand ethos should be favoured. An interviewees interest in the position will become apparent once they start talking about the company and you can see how much they know about it. This is also a good way to find out if they are a good fit in the office personality-wise. 4)  Presentation Presentation is so important in group interviews. How smartly a candidate is dressed can really make a difference when comparing interviewees. If you had a group of candidates and one was dressed in trainers and a crumpled shirt, they wouldnt really have a chance would they? Its not just about clothes though body language plays a huge part in sussing out a candidate as well. Are they fidgeting, looking down at their feet or tapping their pen? These are big warning signs that the candidate is not interested in the position or is confident in their own ability. Eye contact, a calm demeanour and greeting each interviewer with a firm handshake is a sign of confidence and professionalism and these candidates should go to the top of your list! 5) Follow-ups Finally, something that all candidates should do after a group interview, but not everyone does, is follow up with a thank you note. It might sound obvious, but youd be surprised So there we have it, five top tips to spot the ideal candidate in a group interview. Do you agree with these tips or do you have any other suggestions on how to find your ideal employee in a sea of group interviewees? As ever, let me know in the comments below or on Twitter @BubbleJobs!