Interview Guide - Quite frequently the Interviewee is better prepared for an interview than the Interviewer

1. Interview Guide
PEOPLE. PERFORMANCE. PROFITABILITY.
The purpose of the interview is to learn as much as possible about a candidate
and determine if they can do the job and will do the job. In order to accomplish
this, careful preparation is necessary; including a thorough review of the job
requirements, researching the candidate’s educational background and work
experience and the selection of the “Team” that will conduct the interview.
Each member of the interview team should be assigned a specific area(s)
upon which to focus and they should carefully prepare the range of questions
they will ask. Questions should be formulated to gain as much information as
possible about all of the areas shown below. The interviewer not asking the
questions must listen carefully and be prepared to ask follow up questions at
the end of each section.
Interview Preparation
‰‰ Review resume
‰‰ Review job description
‰‰ “Google” candidate
‰‰ Check LinkedIn and Facebook
‰‰ Research within industry
‰‰ Select Interview Team
‰‰ Assign “Focus Areas”
‰‰ Prepare questions and share with teammates
‰‰ Prepare introductory comments
‰‰ Prepare role play scenarios
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2. PEOPLE. PERFORMANCE. PROFITABILITY.
Interview Overview
‰‰ Educational Experience
‰‰ Employment Experience
‰‰ Industry Knowledge
‰‰ Time Management
‰‰ Business Knowledge
‰‰ Green / Sustainability Knowledge
‰‰ Technology Competence
‰‰ Business/Sales Philosophy
‰‰ Training Programs
‰‰ Personal Goals and Objectives
‰‰ Role Play Participation
Interview Tips
‰‰ Ask open ended questions
‰‰ Don’t talk too much
‰‰ Listen carefully and ask clarifying questions
‰‰ Don’t rely on memory - take notes
‰‰ Don’t provide the candidate with the answers
‰‰ Ask behavioral questions and “Peel Back The Onion”
Keep in mind that there are two important areas to consider in staff selection
and development. During an interview it is important to ask questions that
will help you to determine if the candidate is both eligible and suitable for the
position.
In general, eligibility assessment focuses on measuring the person’s ability to
do something whereas suitability focuses on the person’s willingness to do
something.
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3. Will your next hire
be a great hire?
PEOPLE. PERFORMANCE. PROFITABILITY.
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4. PEOPLE. PERFORMANCE. PROFITABILITY.
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