I’m interviewing some juniors which I’ve never done before. Any tips?

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Open the meeting with some sort of preamble so there isn’t an awkward silence in the beginning.

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Have a conversation with them.

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I always try to figure out if they are humble enough to learn or if they feel entitled coming right out of school.

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Jr CWs? Interview me (for serious LOL).

adding onto this, a trio maybe?

Be yourself. Never easy being interviewed so remember how hard it is when the shoe is on the other foot. Post the interview, do revert to the candidate with honest feedback so they know where they stand

Are you responsible for their performance? Or evaluating them for fit?

If it’s the latter, it really is a simple convo. Intro yourself, spend a minute or two on your work highlights, and turn it around. We have a few questions we have to ask that give us insight into who the candidate is and what they enjoy. But it’s really just a sanity check for me.

If they’re a direct report, it’s appropriate to get more specific.

And it might help to be aware of all the interview advice being given to juniors who want to impress, from YouTube to Fast Company. See who’s trying, who’s actually prepared, and who’s going off a script.

Learn a few good jokes. People love jokes.

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