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 ### Interview a Product Designer candidate
 
-Ensure the interview process follows these steps in order. This process must follow [creating a new position](https://fleetdm.com/handbook/company/leadership#creating-a-new-position) through [receiving job applications](https://fleetdm.com/handbook/company/leadership#receiving-job-applications).
+Ensure the interview process follows these steps in order. This process must follow [creating a new position](https://fleetdm.com/handbook/company/leadership#creating-a-new-role-at-fleet), [receiving job applications](https://fleetdm.com/handbook/company/leadership#receiving-job-applications), and [hiring a new team member](https://fleetdm.com/handbook/company/leadership#creating-a-new-role-at-fleet).
 
 1. **Reach out**: Send an email or LinkedIn message introducing yourself. Include the URL for the position, your Calendly URL, and invite the candidate to schedule a 30 minute introduction call.
 2. **Conduct screening call**: Discuss the requirements of the position with the candidate, and answer any questions they have about Fleet. Look for alignment with [Fleet's values](https://fleetdm.com/handbook/company#values) and technical expertise necessary to meet the requirements of the role.
+3. **IHOP interview**: Via email or LinkedIn message, connect the candidate with Fleet's Interim Head of People (IHOP) to set up the IHOP interview.
 2. **Deliver design challenge**: Share the [design challenge](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1S4fD5fPUU9YUjlKy2YAbRZPb_IK4EPkmmO7j09iPWR8/edit) and ask them to complete and send their project back within 5 business days.
 5. **Schedule design challenge interview**: Send the candidate a Calendly link for 1 hour call to review the candidate's project. The goal is to understand the design capabilities of the candidate. An additional Product Designer can optionally join if available.
 6. **Schedule EM interview**: Send the candidate a calendly link for 30m talk with the Engineering Manager (EM) of the [product group](https://fleetdm.com/handbook/company/product-groups#current-product-groups) the candidate will be working with.