The final step in Hireframe’s interview process is a final-round interview led by a client, usually the person who will manage the Hireframer. In many cases, our clients are experienced interviewers and in other cases, they might have very little or no interview experience at all, especially when it comes to interviewing internationally-based candidates. Regardless, we’ve facilitated thousands of final-round interviews and have collected our best practices and a simple framework to follow the next time you interview a Hireframe candidate.  

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Start with an Introduction

Begin by introducing yourself, your company, and what you’re looking for in the role. This sets the stage and helps the candidate understand the bigger picture before diving into specific questions.

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Key Questions to Ask

Skills & Experience

Objective: These questions help assess whether the candidate has the relevant background, tools, and industry knowledge required for the role.

• Can you walk me through an example of your work experience that is most relevant to this role? Tell me about a company or job that you had where you feel that the communication between team members was strong. What worked well, and what didn’t?
• What tools and software are you most comfortable using in your daily work?

Problem-Solving & Initiative

Objective: These questions evaluate how candidates think critically, handle challenges, and approach problem-solving with limited guidance.

• If you had three urgent tasks, how would you prioritize them? Can you give an example?
• Tell me about a time you encountered a challenge at work. How did you resolve it?
• If you were given a task with limited instructions, how would you approach it?

Communication & Collaboration

Objective: Since remote work relies heavily on clear communication, these questions gauge how well candidates express themselves and collaborate across time zones.

• How do you stay aligned with a remote team across different time zones?
• Can you share an example of a time you had to communicate something complex to a colleague or client?
• How do you handle feedback, and can you provide an example of a time you implemented feedback successfully?

Work Ethic & Motivation

Objective: These questions help determine a candidate’s discipline, motivation, and ability to work independently in a remote setting.

• How do you stay motivated and plan your day? (This is especially important for remote or overnight shifts.)
• What’s your preferred way of checking in with teammates and managers?

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Closing the Interview

You can learn a lot about a candidate through their curiosity, so leave time at the end of the interview to ask the candidate if they have any questions for you. And don’t hesitate to ask an ad hoc question that might come to mind and help you better evaluate the candidates fit for the role. 

Once the interview is complete, take advantage of your time with your Hireframe Account manager to share and ask for feedback.

If you’d like more tailored guidance on interviewing Hireframers, let us know—we’re happy to help!