Interview Guide
Introductions
Establish rapport with candidate.
Set the interview agenda
Let the candidate know:
- The interview will take approximately (time).
- I/we will ask a series of job related questions.
- I/we will give you more information about the job.
- You will have the opportunity to ask questions.
- I/we will "wrap up" at the end of the interview, including "next steps."
Set expectations for the interview
Let the candidate know:
- I will be taking notes to evaluate you fairly.
- I may ask you to repeat an answer to ensure I fully understand.
- Please take your time in responding to questions.
- Take notes if you wish.
Explain the job
- Primary accountabilities.
- Work environment.
Ask pre-determined interview questions
Wrap up the interview
- Ask the candidate:
- Do you have any additional information you would like to share?
- Do you have any questions for me?
- Give the candidate "next steps":
- More candidates to interview/review.
- Must get approval for hire from the Office of Institutional Equity.
- It is the policy of Western Michigan University to hold all University personnel with hiring authority accountable to the principles, philosophy, and procedures of Affirmative Action/EEO.
- The Office of Institutional Equity must review the hiring process prior to a hiring offer to ensure University and federal standards are met.
- If required, a background check is conducted on finalists recommended for hire.
- Do not make any promises of hire.
- Give a reasonable time frame for the candidate to receive a final decision. Consider the time needed for Office of Institutional Equity approval, background check, and making offer to finalist.
- Thank candidate.
Summarize and evaluate the interview
- Review candidate responses to questions after the candidate has left the interview.
- Make notes on impressions, answers, etc., based upon job related criteria.