Interviewing Tips for Managers

PAULA FULGHUM • April 2, 2025

Before the interview:

  • Set time and location.
  • Be sure pre-hire paperwork is completed and printed.
  • Review the candidate’s paperwork.
  • Have your list of questions ready!



During the interview:

  • Make them comfortable.
  • Set the agenda.
  • Ask questions!
  • Open-ended questions
  • Close-ended questions
  • Hypothetical questions
  • Use the 80/20 rule!
  • Review the job description clearly and any compensation
    plans.
  • Ask the candidate “what questions do you have for me?'
  • Explain next steps.

Spread the word!

Curved black line ending in a small spiral and upward arrow on a white background
innovateHR logo in white

We have clients in multiple industries with their own unique cultures and operational structures. We respect and honor that. We report to our clients and don’t accept commission from insurance providers.

Contact Information

Black telephone handset icon on a white background

864.541.7809

Black envelope mail icon with white outline on a white background

info@innovatehr.com

Black location pin icon on white background

PO Box 8871 Greenville, SC 29604

Hours of Operation

Social Media

Join the Newsletter

Monday - Friday: 8:30am-5:00pm

Subscribe to our newsletter

@ 2018-2025 innovateHR™

Website Design by Wonder

innovateHR logo in white

We have clients in multiple industries with their own unique cultures and operational structures. We respect and honor that. We report to our clients and don’t accept commission from insurance providers.

Contact Information

Black telephone handset icon on a white background

864.541.7809

Black envelope mail icon with a white flap outline

info@innovatehr.com

Black location pin icon with a white center circle

PO Box 8871 Greenville, SC 29604

Hours of Operation

Monday - Friday: 8:30am-5:00pm

Social Media

© 2018-2025 innovateHR™

Website Design by Wonder

We have clients in multiple industries with their own unique cultures and operational structures. We respect and honor that. We report to our clients and don’t accept commission from insurance providers.

innovateHR logo in white

Social Media

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

Black phone handset icon on a white background

864.541.7809

Black envelope icon with white outline, representing email or mail

info@innovatehr.com

Black location pin icon with a circular cutout center

PO Box 8871 Greenville, SC 29604

Monday - Friday: 8:30am-5:00pm

@ 2018-2025 innovateHR™

Website Design by Wonder