- Description
- Specifications
Employers need to determine an interview format prior to commencing an interview. Who will conduct the interviews? How many people will be present? Have you reviewed the application form and the questions which have arisen from the review of the application form?
These questions should be asked in conjunction with the Interview Questionnaire which has been prepared for this position.
This paper sets out hints on how to conduct an interview. The paper is presented in nine pages, under the headings:
- Interview Format
- Conduct At Least Two Interviews
- Style Of Interview
- Telephone Interviews
- The Interviewer
- Tell The Applicant About The Position
- Questionnaire
- Delve Into The Applicant’s Past Behavior
- Conduct Skill Tests
- Answer The Applicant’s Questions On The Position
- What Has The Applicant Achieved?
- Has The Applicant Had “Real Life” Experience?
- What Outside Interests Does The Applicant Have?
- Is The Applicant Confident?
- Has The Applicant Exhibited Motivation In The Past?
- Does The Applicant Have The Right Attitude?
- Will The Applicant Have Empathy For The Position?
- What Are The Applicant’s Strengths And Weaknesses?
- Has The Applicant Shown Genuine Interest In The Position?
- What Is Your “Gut Feeling”? - Trust It!
- Ending The Interview
- At The End Of An Interview - Prepare A Summary Note On The Applicant
- Evaluation Of Applicants Following The First Interview
- Second Interview
- Be Aware That Some People Interview Better Than Others
The paper also includes as an Addendum suggested questions to be asked of applicants.