Applied Assessments, Inc.
Psychologists Dedicated to Jobs, People & Organizations

Valid Measurements that Deliver the Right People for the Right Job

 
PROPER FIT Selection Interview Guide
REPARE & REVEIW
  • Study the Job
  • Define hiring requirements
  • Compose key questions
  • Review resume and application
ESPECT AND RAPPORT
  • Show appreciation
  • Introduce yourself
  • Offer amenities - restroom, water, coffee
  • Move out from behind the desk
RGANIZE YOUR TIME
  • State a time limit
  • Outline interview steps

ROBE & QUESTION
  • Ask open-ended questions
  • Avoid leading questions
  • Probe evasive answers
  • Don't "rescue" the applicant
  • Steer clear of illegal topics
NSURE EFFECTIVE LISTENING
  • Listen twice as much as you speak
  • Use silence to pressure the candidate to elaborate

 
ECORD RESPONSES
  • Write notes while the candidate responds
  • Note body language/non-verbal cues




ILTER YOUR BIASES
  • Resist first impressions
  • Avoid the "just like me" trap
NITIATE CLOSURE
  • Respond to questions
  • Explain what happens next
  • Thank the candidate
IE TOGETHER
  • Rate one interview before starting another
  • Support conclusions
  • Integrate interview results with other data
  • Compare each candidate to job requirements
     

Related Topics:

Interview Design

Job Design & Analysis