Interviewing a Technical Writer Candidate

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Step-by-step hiring playbook that focuses on concrete actions: check resume and LinkedIn for timelines and keywords, ask for public writing samples or a portfolio, build a timed interview agenda with flexible scripted questions, use conversational prompts and targeted follow-ups, take notes on questions that reveal motivation, reward honest "I don't know but I'll learn" answers, clarify role expectations with managers beforehand, give prompt written feedback, and hire for measurable potential rather than current polish.

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1. 0:00Start
2. 0:04Interviewing a Technical Writer Candidate
3. 2:45Go through the resume
4. 6:05Plan the interview structure
5. 6:54Set the expectations right
6. 8:256 Choose your questions wisely
7. 9:49Be friendly, warm & welcomin
8. 11:14Listen carefully & take note
9. 13:19Dress to impress

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