We recommend that interviews be conducted within a week or two of the candidate’s CV being received. The first interview should be conducted by the key hiring decision maker, usually a Partner/s or for in-house roles a General Counsel/Legal Manager with attendance by a member of HR is recommended. For initial interviews with legal candidates, best results are achieved through the inclusion of a legally experienced interviewer to assist in formulating questions and understanding the candidates answers and interpreting any legalese. It is also best not to overwhelm the candidate with too many stakeholders/interviewers at first interview. One or two … Continue reading Interview Guide for Employers