Interviews Are a 2-Way Street: How to Make the Most of Them for Mutual Success

Whether you're a hiring manager or an interviewee, here's what you should be looking for during an interview to ensure a good fit for both parties.

A Seminole Hard Rock Casino department manager (R) conducts an interview with a potential employee during a job fair at the Seminole Hard Rock Casino in Tampa, Fla., on May 25, 2021. Octavio Jones/Getty Images

By Reenita Malhotra Hora

Building a successful team is a tricky exercise. When it comes to hiring, you shouldn’t feel pressured to stick to one boxed solution. People are complex and multi-faceted, and they come with varying competencies. Hiring processes should be open to the different strengths people can bring.

Interviews are a chance for employers to get to know candidates and vice versa—and finding chemistry is vital here. Strong relationships create synergy at work and allow people to collaborate in teams to propel the organization forward. So, it’s essential to remember that interviews are a two-way street. Just as it’s important for employers to see whether candidates are a match for them, it’s equally necessary for applicants to see whether employers and companies are in alignment with their needs and goals.