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In this episode of Your Morning Boost, host Adam Busch delves into the critical elements of the talent acquisition process, focusing on the art and science of conducting effective interviews. Sponsored by Grundmeyer Leader Services, this episode highlights the importance of thoughtful and inclusive interview strategies that help build not just skilled but cohesive and high-performing teams. Drawing from personal experiences, Adam shares insights on structuring interviews that respect candidates' time, involve diverse team members for comprehensive evaluations, and focus on behavior-based questions to predict future performance. The discussion emphasizes aligning interview questions with essential job skills and competencies, as well as ensuring a cultural fit to foster collaboration and success within educational communities. Listeners will gain valuable tips on enhancing their interviewing practices, ultimately leading to successful hires who contribute positively to team environments. Tune in for practical advice to transform your school's recruiting process. Find out more about what we do: AWB Education - awbeducation.org Grundmeyer Leader Services - grundmeyerleadersearch.com Got a mailbag question? Reach out to us at adam@awbeducation.org

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00:00:00 --> 00:00:05 Welcome to Your Morning Boost, your daily leadership advice to help you lead your school community.
00:00:05 --> 00:00:09 Brought to you by AWB Education and sponsored by Grundmeyer Leader Services,
00:00:10 --> 00:00:14 where together we are transforming education, one leader at a time.
00:00:14 --> 00:00:20 Now here's your host, Adam Bush. Good morning and a truly productive happy Thursday
00:00:20 --> 00:00:23 to everyone that's tuning in to Your Morning Boost. Thanks for joining me today.
00:00:23 --> 00:00:27 Today we're going to continue this week-long HR topic, and we're going to dive
00:00:27 --> 00:00:30 into the core of the talent acquisition process today.
00:00:30 --> 00:00:34 We're talking about the art and science of conducting effective interviews and
00:00:34 --> 00:00:40 ultimately building a team that is not only skilled, but also cohesive and high-performing.
00:00:44 --> 00:00:48 Now, we all know a well-structured interview process transcends simply asking
00:00:48 --> 00:00:50 a predetermined list of questions.
00:00:50 --> 00:00:55 It necessitates meticulous planning, thoughtful scheduling that respects our
00:00:55 --> 00:00:59 candidates' time and the strategic involvement of the right members of our team.
00:01:00 --> 00:01:04 I can think of many times throughout the course of my career where some interviews
00:01:04 --> 00:01:06 have gone really, really well
00:01:06 --> 00:01:09 and at the end of the process we were all very happy with the results.
00:01:09 --> 00:01:14 Unfortunately, I can also think of many a times within my career where our interview
00:01:14 --> 00:01:19 process was really disjointed or just unorganized, which not only doesn't give
00:01:19 --> 00:01:22 us the opportunity to really hone in on the right candidate,
00:01:22 --> 00:01:25 but it also gives a really negative feeling to the candidates that were involved
00:01:25 --> 00:01:29 in the process, which gives us a reason to really dive into this topic.
00:01:30 --> 00:01:34 Things like ensuring that our interview questions are primarily behavior-based.
00:01:34 --> 00:01:38 They're designed to elicit specific examples of past actions that will help
00:01:38 --> 00:01:41 us predict future performance in the role.
00:01:41 --> 00:01:44 We also want these directly aligned with the essential skills and competencies
00:01:44 --> 00:01:46 that are outlined in the job description.
00:01:46 --> 00:01:50 Do we match the job that we're looking to fill?
00:01:50 --> 00:01:53 We want to be considered also the candidate's time constraints.
00:01:53 --> 00:01:56 Strive to schedule interviews at times that are mutually convenient.
00:01:56 --> 00:02:00 Give them enough time to prepare correctly for our interview.
00:02:00 --> 00:02:04 Also, actively involve a diverse group of individuals from different departments
00:02:04 --> 00:02:08 if you can. Get some varying perspectives in the interview process.
00:02:08 --> 00:02:12 It not only provides a more comprehensive evaluation of the candidate's fit,
00:02:12 --> 00:02:17 but it also helps to mitigate individual biases and assess cultural alignment
00:02:17 --> 00:02:20 from multiple viewpoints within our schools and organization.
00:02:20 --> 00:02:25 Just remember that we're not solely evaluating technical skills and experience.
00:02:25 --> 00:02:29 We should also be carefully assessing whether or not this individual will integrate
00:02:29 --> 00:02:36 seamlessly and contribute positively to our existing team culture and our overall school culture.
00:02:36 --> 00:02:40 As the insightful adage reminds us that teams that work together win together,
00:02:41 --> 00:02:45 we want to try to implement a thorough and well-organized and inclusive interview
00:02:45 --> 00:02:51 process so that we will significantly enhance our ability to identify and recruit
00:02:51 --> 00:02:53 individuals who will not only excel in their roles,
00:02:53 --> 00:02:57 but also contribute to a collaborative and successful team environment.
00:02:57 --> 00:03:02 Don't forget, when we are interviewing a candidate, they should also be interviewing you.
00:03:02 --> 00:03:07 We want to get the right fit that's going to have a long-term successful impact
00:03:07 --> 00:03:08 on our school and our district.
00:03:12 --> 00:03:16 That's your Morning Boost for Thursday. Thank you again for tuning in.
00:03:16 --> 00:03:20 Stay tuned tomorrow for our last HR-related tip this week.
00:03:21 --> 00:03:24 Hopefully you've had a great week so far, and again, have a great Thursday.
00:03:24 --> 00:03:27 Thank you for listening. We will talk with you again tomorrow.
00:03:27 --> 00:03:31 You have been listening to your Morning Boost by AWB Education in partnership
00:03:31 --> 00:03:33 with Grundmeyer Leader Services.
00:03:33 --> 00:03:38 You can find out more about our services by clicking on the links in the description.
00:03:38 --> 00:03:43 Remember, you are doing this vital job that only a few can do.
00:03:43 --> 00:03:47 So until next time, thank you for your service to your community.