The latest interviewing technique

Applicants today are becoming increasingly educated in how to present themselves throughout the recruitment process, and so become more savvy about their responses and conscious of the impact of what they say and how they are perceived. Good employers and interviewers are aware of this, and so have moved to adjust the interview and selection process.

Interviewers need to know that the role they are recruiting for will enable the candidate to play to their strengths. Strengths are the underlying qualities that energise us and lead to peak performance. So a core element of successful recruitment is determining whether the candidate will flourish and perform at their best, given the requirements of the role. Do they match the candidate's strengths?

Discerning recruiters specifically set-out to assess 'motivational fit'. Many candidates are excellent at answering competency based questions, but may not actually be as competent when in post. Recruiters now look to assess 'motivational fit' as it is far harder to 'fake' energy.

Look out for questions designed to focus on your strengths, awareness of strengths, how they have been used productively in previous situations and would be utilised in the target role.

Also, expect questioning to examine your potential 'performance risks' including a possible over-selling of strengths and how weaknesses have or are being addressed.

The intention for the recruiter is to truly understand what makes you tick. Important considerations when planning your approach to an interview.