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Welcome to this week’s addition of Interview Insider with Maria. You may be hearing that the job market is frozen. From what I see inside recruiting, it’s not frozen. It’s focused. Companies are still hiring. They’re just being more selective. The candidates moving forward are the ones who know how to sell their value in an interview. That’s what this series is about. Each week here on LinkedIn, I’ll share insights to help you strengthen your interview strategy and stand out in a selective hiring market. This week’s focus: Sell Your Value to Get Hired. If you need help positioning yourself in interviews, schedule a free 30-minute discovery call and let’s talk strategy. #InterviewStrategy #CareerCoaching #MariaCalvilloCoaching

One interview question that separates top performers What are the biggest gaps in the business and how can I help solve them in my first six months Stop interviewing just to get the job. Start interviewing to create real impact. If you are a recruiter thinking about your next move this year let’s connect, it’s what I socialize in. #Recruitment #TalentAcquisition #ExecutiveSearch #RecruiterLife #InterviewPrep #InterviewTips #CareerMoves #TopTalent

Most interviews don’t actually test what matters! Here’s the problem: Too many hiring decisions are based on how well a candidate talks not how well they can do the job. But when it’s time to deliver? There’s a gap. Because traditional interviews often miss the most important thing: real-world capability. Instead of asking generic questions, try this: Give candidates a scenario they’ll actually face in the role. For example: “You’re managing a remote team across time zones and a deadline is slipping. What steps would you take?” Watch how they: Think Structure their approach Communicate under pressure That’s where the real insight is. At TOT Global this is a core part of how we vet talent because hiring should be based on performance, not presentation. If you had to redesign your interview process today, what would you change? #HiringTips #RemoteHiring #GlobalTeams #StartupGrowth #TOTglobal

A long interview process is not always a sign of a thorough company. Sometimes it is a sign of a company that cannot make decisions. If they ask you back for a fifth round and still cannot articulate what the role does day to day, that tells you something about how they operate. If the people interviewing you seem confused about the role's scope, that confusion will not go away after you are hired. You are interviewing them too. Pay attention to what the process tells you about how they work. #interviewtips #jobsearch #careeradvice #hiring

“I once spoke to a candidate who was extremely nervous during an interview. You could see it in the way they answered—short responses, hesitation, and self-doubt. Instead of rushing through the questions, I decided to slow down the conversation. I made it more like a discussion than an interview. Gradually, they became comfortable… and everything changed. Their answers improved, their confidence showed, and their true potential came out. That moment taught me something important: Sometimes, people don’t lack skills—they just need the right environment to express them. As recruiters, it’s not just about evaluating talent, but enabling it. #Recruitment #HumanResources #PeopleFirst #Hiring #CareerGrowth”

The Hidden Gems: Why You Should Hire Beyond the Interview We’ve all met candidates who don’t shine in interviews—but once hired, they quietly become top performers. Maybe it’s time we stop overvaluing interview skills and start recognizing real potential. Why take a chance on them?  ➣ Interviews ≠ actual performance Some people just work better doing the job than talking about it.  ➣ Less talk, more results They may not self-promote well, but they consistently deliver.  ➣ Authentic and coachable They’re often more genuine and open to learning and feedback.  ➣ Expands your talent pool You get diverse strengths - not just great interviewers. Taking a chance doesn’t lower the bar - it helps you find people who truly get the job done. Sometimes, the best hire isn’t the best speaker… it’s the one who delivers. #Hiring #Leadership #TalentAcquisition #FutureOfWork

🎯 Hiring Tip: Don’t interview to “catch mistakes” - interview to uncover strengths. Too many interviews focus on trying to eliminate candidates instead of identifying the right ones. Try this shift: 👉 Ask questions that reveal how someone solves problems, collaborates, and adapts. 👉 Look for patterns in their stories, not perfection. 👉 Evaluate skills and motivations - both matter for long‑term success. This small mindset change leads to better hires and stronger teams. #TopTalentConnections #HiringTips #TalentAcquisition #SmallBusinessGrowth #MidwestBusiness #SiouxFallsBusiness

If your interviews feel tense… it’s usually not the candidate. It’s clarity. Hiring works best when both sides feel respected. But instead we see: • Trap questions • Hidden expectations • “Let’s see if they figure it out” energy • Old frustration from past hires creeping in Candidates can feel when they’re being tested instead of understood. Great hiring isn’t about catching someone slipping. It’s about finding alignment. Clear expectations. Real conversations. Mutual respect. If you want confident, capable people, your process has to feel that way too. Are you hiring from clarity… or from leftover baggage?

📌 Most hiring processes are overloaded with interviews. Not because they add value. 👉 But because teams lack decision clarity. So they compensate with more rounds. 3 rounds → 5 rounds → 7 rounds 👉 This slows hiring. And frustrates both candidates and teams. 📌 The better approach: 👉 Evaluate skills early. So interviews become validation, not discovery. - Fewer rounds. - Better decisions. - Faster hiring. How many interview rounds do you typically run today ❓ #HiringStrategy #RecruitmentLeadership #HiringSystems #CandidateExperience #TalentAcquisition

Structured Interviews Lead to Better Hiring Decisions   Unstructured interviews often lead to biased or inconsistent hiring decisions.   Effective hiring teams use:   ✔️ Structured interview frameworks ✔️ Skill-based assessments ✔️ Clear evaluation criteria ✔️ Panel discussions   A structured process improves accuracy and hiring quality.  Aglow Rec Solutions #RecruitmentProcess #SmartHiring