- Open position
- First contact with the candidate
- General Interview
- 3.1 Prescreening tests
- Technical Interview
- 4.1 Project / Customer Interview
- 4.2 Manager
- 4.3 Offer interview
- Joining
Preparation > Interview > Feedback.
Check all necessary information in:
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CV's; highlighting important information, inconsistencies, and other details that should be checked during the interview.
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Job description (JD)
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Technical interview feedback template
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Map the (GCF) and prepare the list of questions for each skill that should be checked during the interview ( Check feedback template)
- Turn on camera and audio, introduce yourself and try to create a friendly atmosphere.
- Warn about the fact that the call will be recorded for internal purposes only ( Request review of feedback and acquisition ), and confirm if they accept this?
- Explain the interview flow (agenda)
- Ask about candidate's current and most relevant projects:
- Domains and purposes
- Processes and the team structures
- SDLC and customer communications flow
- Candidate responsibilities
E.g In which Software Development life cycle phases are you involved ? How is communication with client manage in your teams, for instance points of contacts, requirements ?
- Identify technologies the candidate uses and would like to use ( Ambitions and desired role).
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Customize the questions that will help to discover the depth of the candidate's knowledge.
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Thoroughly check high-priority skills.
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Give practical tasks related to high-priority skills. ( Red flag is surpass 20 minutes)
Remember, as a technical interviewer you are supposed to be responsible for the technical interview itself. In case of any questions regarding (benefits, hiring processes, bench, salary, projects)
Explain the next steps:
- Results of TI are usually provided within 2 business days.
- In case of any questions or delays, the candidate may contact the recruiter.
Thank the candidate for taking time to attend the interview.
- Preliminary decision on candidate ( estimated job function level, score, EPAM fit, short comments)
- Cover all the topics in a template
- Take screenshots while describing a practical task
- Share links for suggestions.