Tired of the traditional, nerve-wracking job interview process, Holly Taylor, People Director at Public Digital, decided to shake things up. Instead of leaving candidates in the dark, she sent them the interview questions in advance.
This unconventional approach offered several benefits. First, it allowed Taylor to ask more thought-provoking questions and give candidates a better sense of the company culture. Second, it gave candidates time to prepare and demonstrate their alignment with the company's values.
Taylor believes that the ability to think on one's feet is overrated. She argues that what truly matters is a candidate's ability to manage stakeholders and deliver quality work, not how quickly they can answer impromptu questions.
By sharing interview questions beforehand, Taylor was able to assess candidates' depth of thought and how well they could articulate their ideas. She found that while all candidates had the same preparation time, the quality of their answers varied significantly.
Taylor's innovative approach not only helped her team hire the right person but also demonstrated the company's commitment to a more equitable and transparent hiring process.