Interview Guide for Clients
Interview process of short-listed candidates
Pre-Interview
- Schedule interviews to allow sufficient time for post interview discussion, completion of notes, etc.
- Secure an interview setting that is free from interruptions or distractions.
- Review applications and resumes provided by the applicants.
- Provide an accurate position description to each applicant and allow adequate time for reading before the interview begins
- Review the functions of the agency or unit in which the position is located.
- Allow the applicant an opportunity to pose questions or seek clarification concerning the position.
- Explain the interview process to the applicant.
- Question the applicant following the method established in the developing stage.
- Be consistent with all applicants.
- Allow the applicant sufficient time to respond to each question.
- Record any relevant information elicited from the questions.
- Inform the applicant when the decision will be made and how notification will occur.
- Confirm the date of the applicant's availability to begin work.
- Confirm the applicant's correct address and telephone number.
- Give the applicant a final opportunity to raise any questions.
- Obtain all necessary information from the applicant about references.
- Review the selection criteria.
- Review and complete notes.
- Avoid prejudgment and discussion of applicants between interviews.
- Use the selection criteria established in the developing stages.
- Rank the applicants based on the selection criteria.
- When possible, decide upon a second and third choice in the event the first choice should decline the offer.
- Document the basis for the final recommendation.
- Notify all applicants interviewed of the results prior to announcing the selection.
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