It is normal to discuss candidates preparing for interviews however this article will cover the opposite. Interviewers of hiring companies need to prepare as well, now more than ever. The reason why? Because qualified candidates have multiple career options , so, the competition for talent is as fierce as ever . The dynamics have changed , the demand and supply for talent have reversed in such a way that qualified candidates get to pick and choose not hiring companies.
There are of course many important areas of interview questions an interviewer should prepare for. The ones listed below are deemed as important from supply chain candidates . Interviewers should consider preparing to speak about the following:
Introduction and the interviewers background
The interviewer should be clear about what they do for the company and their role in the interview process. Introduction should be brief but clear and concise.
Why the role is open
The interviewer should share why the role is open and what the purpose is connected to and how this contributes to the business as a whole and why this is important. Share how it fits into the organisation’s broader vision and plans for the future.
Unique Selling Points of the hiring company
Whats exciting about joining this business?What are the unique selling points of the business? Are they in alignment with sought after candidate motivations and wants. Often such candidate motivations aren’t always job title or remuneration related. To offer an example, other aspects such as a healthy org culture that promotes support , encouragement ,flexibility, flat hierarchies and transparent communication top the list! Talk about the can dos and the positives, stay away from we can’t or dont
Organisational culture
Interviewers should be prepared to talk about the organisational culture concisely. Hiring companies can’t be all things to all candidates, their organisational culture is what it is (at that point in time). Has the organisational culture changed for the better ? Is there a plan in place to take the culture in a new and more positive direction? Share these stories with brief examples.
Performance expectations in the role
Candidates like clairity not ambiguity. What is expected and in what time frame? Many interviewers go into candidate interviews unprepared to discuss such an important topic. Clarity and details required. Avoid being too general otherwise this can cause problems with performance post placement !
Hardest part of the job
Candidates will ask this as a way of qualifying indirectly if they are up to the challenge. Do you know what challenges the successful candidate will face? What is generally
Supply Chain Competency
Candidates will want to know about the supply chain products the hiring company present to the market. Regardless of the candidates function specialisation they will be intrigued to know about the product portfolio and what is good about them , how they add value and why customers invest in them. What is unique about these products? How are they effective in solving supply chain problems and are they in alignment with the candidate experience and motivations?
Qualified candidates often go to interviews to explore potential opportunities and to assess if a hiring company is the place for them to take their skillsets and experiences and spend their most important commodity … time . Hiring companies have to be ready and be on their A game to not only identify but also to attract and hire such scare talent.
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