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2. Purpose of an Interview
Succession
Finding Talent
Planning
New
Ideas Culture
Fit
Company
Awareness

3. What Exactly is an Interview??
• Special Conversation
• Research Project
• Knowledge Gathering
• Relationship Building

4. Where should interviews take place?
An appropriate
interview site is
– Comfortable
– Well lit
– Private with no
interruptions

5. Put Yourself in the Interviewees’ Shoes
• An Interview is also the time for the
candidate to interview you, so try
and anticipate what questions they
will ask YOU about the company
and job
• Make sure you can clearly articulate
what the candidate’s role would be
if hired
• So, give yourself a “refresher” on
basic company info (mission statement,
benefits, etc.)

6. Your Responsibilities as an
Interviewer
Review Gather
application appropriate
material materials
Prepare
questions and Begin
an interview on time
outline

7. Review Application Material
• Carefully review the
position description and
qualification
requirements
• Do not use the interview
itself to review an
application or resume
– This shows lack of
preparation and respects
towards the candidate
– It also wastes valuable
time

8. Prepare Questions & Interview Outline
• This ensures that the information
desired from the candidate is
received
• When multiple candidates are
being interviewed, common
questions will make comparisons
easier
• However, each candidate will
require unique questions as well
• Provide interviewee with a
purpose and agenda at beginning

9. Gather Appropriate Materials
• Gather materials needed for the interview
before the interviewee arrives
• Searching for the application
material, interview outline, or writing
materials for notes, indicates lack of
preparation

10. Begin on Time
We expect the candidate to
be on time, so you as an
interviewer need to strive to
begin the interview on time
Avoid scheduling a meeting
or another activity that may
run long immediately before
an interview
If multiple interviews are
being conducted during a
single day or period, make
sure some time is scheduled
between them