Podcast: Secrets to successful interviews when hiring for the dental practice

With the staffing shortage, hiring smarter is more important today than ever.

After you've found a candidate to interview for your dental practice, how can you ensure you're doing the right things when it comes to interviewing them? We asked Beth Smith, founder of A-List Interviews, for her advice on do's and don'ts during interviews.

After an incident at a Colorado restaurant Smith managed in which she was told she needed to hire more competent employees, Smith dove into what it takes to find the right person every time. In this interview, she shares what she has learned and what she shares with her clients during the hiring process.

Listen below for Smith's tips, and check out one of her books on hiring on Amazon.

Podcast takeaways

  • Listening is crucial in the interview process.
  • Candidates often tell you what you want to hear.
  • Candidates who ghost you are a red flag.
  • There are two types of red flags: words versus actions and words versus words.
  • It's important to call references to verify candidate claims.
  • Hiring for character is often more important than hiring for skills.
  • Skills can be taught, but character is inherent.
  • Many candidates may not have formal experience but possess valuable knowledge.
  • Mistakes in hiring often start before the interview process.
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