The Interview Flow

The interview flow is a step-by-step breakdown of a BarRaiser interview. The videos are examples of these steps, while the images are the tools available during live interviews. They are domain-specific.

How do I conduct a BarRaiser interview?

Step 1: Introduction

Begin with a greeting:

"Hey, ___How are you?"

"I am great or good too. Thanks for asking."

Introduce yourself:

"My name is _____. I have been in this industry for many years. The focus of my expertise lies in ___."

Request for screen share/camera:

"Before we begin, please share your screen and switch on your camera."

Note: Switch on your camera as well, as it enhances the interview experience.

You can join with the username INTERVIEWER to enable blur feature only in the recording

An example of an introduction.

This is what you see during an interview.

Step 2: Get to know the candidate

Discuss the candidate’s resume:

"I have gone through your resume."

“Could you please tell me a little about your ____ project?”

"What was the most challenging or interesting part of the project?"

How to be curious yet kind.

The 'Resume' button lies besides the name of the candidate

Step 3: Set the expectations for the interview

Outline the interview process:

"(Name), let me explain the interview process."

"The interview is divided into _______ parts.

The first is ___ for ___ minutes.

Then it's ___ for ___ minutes and we'll end the session with a few tips and recommendations."

An example of how to set expectations.

Set the expectations by reading the various sections of the interview flow.
e.g. In this interview, we will cover coding for first 45 minutes and then the last 15 minutes we will discuss about some concepts of Software Engineering.

Step 4: Present your questions

Example questions:

"Have you worked on or used _____?"

"Let's say, for example, ___."

"I noticed on your resume that you have worked on _____. It is similar to ___. "

(Clarify further if needed, and then ask a question.)

Note: When the candidate is unfamiliar with the topics discussed, give examples that are related to their resume.

Polite Direction

It may sometimes be difficult to know how to respond to a candidate. Learn more...

"Could you please describe/elaborate on/give an example of..."

"Let's analyse/check/discuss/find out/talk about ___."

Note: When dealing with knowledgeable candidates, sometimes further probing is needed to test the extent of their skills.

Raise the Bar!

The 'Notes' feature ensures you have a place to jot down your thoughts during the interview.

Step 5: Bring the interview to a close

Use one of the examples below:

"That brings us to the end of the questions."

"That’s it from me."

Check if the candidate has questions.

"Do you have any questions for me?"

When a candidate asks about the company they are interviewing for:

As much as I would like to give you that information,

HR would be able to help you out better.

_______________________________

I would love to help you, however, to keep the process unbiased, we are given limited information.

I would recommend contacting HR, as they would be able to give you specific information about the company.

Step 6: Constructive feedback

Feedback (verbal)

Use your personal experiences as reference material, such as classes, websites, and so on, that helped you strengthen and develop your skills.

Example 1.

1. Reference: "While working on the first problem, I realized that you faced difficulty with___" or “you were unfamiliar with___.”

2. Recommendation: "I suggest ___,”

3. Reasoning: "It will help you achieve _____”

Example 2.

1. "I used _____.

2. It gave me insight into ____.

3. I’m sure it will help you too. "

Example 3.

"___ (course/website)___, helped me strengthen my ______ skills. I believe it will help you too."

End the meeting with (one of the examples below)

"All the very best for the next round."

"Thank you for your time (candidate’s name)."

An example of constructive feedback.