As a service of JRP-Atlanta, this information was designed to assist you during the interviewing process. Since each individual, as well as, each interview is different, the tips outlined herein should serve as a basic guideline only.
Employers: Interviewing Tips
Purpose of the Interview
To clarify information obtained from your JRP-Atlanta, LLC recruiter, an application and/or resume.
To obtain additional information from candidate not contained in the printed material.
To verify candidate's qualifications and skills.
To seek out candidate's work habits, values and adaptability to job environment.
To inform the candidate about the position and your Company.
Preparation for the Interview
Review your Job Description to ensure you have an accurate picture of your objectives.
Review the candidate's resume and/or application to familiarize yourself with their background and experience.
Check the pertinent information you want to cover. Your questions should be:
- Clear and concise
- Open ended, forcing complete answersBe prepared to review job specifications for the candidate, but only AFTER you've learned what you want to know.
Have appropriate surroundings within which to conduct the interview. Minimize the possibility of interruptions.
Interview Outline
The following outline should serve as a guideline for areas which you might wish to address in an interview situation:
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Establish rapport with the candidate in order to allow free flow of communication by a couple of minutes of informal conversation.
Create a non-threatening, permissive and supportive climate.
Explain the position and job requirements.
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Start with present position and work backwards.
Duties
Likes/Dislikes
Strengths/Weaknesses
Reason for changing or seeking job
Level of earnings in previous positions
Factors of job satisfaction
Attendance record
References: names and phone numbers
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Formal education completed
Training beyond high school, college or business school
Special achievements and/or accomplishments
Pertinent volunteer experience
Interests and hobbies
Goals (immediate and long range)
Leadership experience
Special concerns (health, family, etc.)
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Capability for position (candidate's self-analysis)
Availability/Work Hours
Benefits
Suitable wardrobe
Availability of transportation
Salary expectations
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Candidate questions
Next step in hiring procedures
Offer position if appropriate
Follow up with JRP-Atlanta, LLC recruiter
Interpretation of the Interview
The interview provides data which must be interpreted in terms of the candidate's suitability to the position and compatibility to the company.
Candidate's Verbal Comments
Suitability for position
Interest in the job
Potential for growth within the organization
Expectations
Attitudes
Credibility
Candidate's Personality/Demeanor
Compatibility with existing staff
Mature/Self-confident
Conscientious/Hard worker
Honest/Sincere
Self-directed/Initiative
Appearance/Presentation
Decision
Objectively analyze interview and application data.
Review test and reference results against job specifications.
List assets or liabilities regarding the position.
Personal reaction to the applicant.
You must compare what the candidate has done in the past with what he/she will be expected to do on this job. Determine to what extent each candidate possesses the necessary experience, skills and abilities. Based on the interview, the application, reference data and comparison with your Position Description. MAKE YOUR DECISION.