This piece outlines ways to improve conversational interviewing techniques while helping to quickly identify the best candidates. It suggests beginning the conversation determining what the candidate's career goals are and learning about their skills, abilities, and experiences. Additionally, it advises that there will likely be areas in the conversation that could be further explored to measure soft skills, identifying areas of strength and growth, as well as their technical requirements. Finally, the article recommends doing a simulation or role-play of a work related situation to get a better sense of how the candidate solves problems and handles difficult tasks.
