Candidate selection and evaluation interview form

Using the interview guide

The form is divided into two main sections that are the interview guide and the candidate evaluation. To prepare for the interview, review the Personnel Specification, Job Application, and Medical Questionnaire forms; develop a set of general and specific questions to be addressed during the interview; Mark in the interview guide the number of questions to ask and write down in each area additional pertinent questions. Proceed through the interview guide using the introductory questions for each area and other select questions. The questions are presented in condensed form to save space. Mix questions and statements and use introductory phrases to mitigate the appearance of questioning (eg, "tell me about").

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Use of the candidate evaluation section

At the conclusion of the interview, immediately convert your notes into an assessment. Evaluate the candidate against the eight main factors using the evaluation codes shown in the upper right corner of the evaluation sheets. For each factor, there are suggested things to consider when doing the assessment. Those points are suggestions that can be further tailored to the specific job at hand.

Each factor is applied to a certain degree of work. However, the interviewer must determine the importance of each factor with respect to the demands of the job when making the final total evaluation. To document your thoughts, record your impressions and the most important points of the information obtained during the interview in the spaces provided for “comments”, “notable qualities”, “weak points” and “total summary”. Pay particular attention to the candidate's notable qualities and weaknesses that apply to the critical job requirements. Then transfer your candidate assessment for each factor to the assessment summary table. This final page indicates the notable qualities and weaknesses and graphically shows the candidate's assessment of all factors.It allows to compare several candidates at the same time.

INTERVIEW GUIDE

WORK HISTORY

Start by telling me about your work experience, from your first job to your current position. For each job I want to know what I was doing, what I liked, what I didn't like, her salary and any special achievement. Which job achievement has given her the greatest satisfaction achievement? How was it achieved? In which job have you been happiest and why? More discontent and why? What qualities do you like most in a superior? Less? What notable qualities and weaknesses have your past supervisors noticed in you? Do you prefer working alone or in groups? Can you give me an example or two of your ability to lead or supervise others? Handling a troublesome subordinate? What kinds of work pressures do you like or dislike most? Give me an example of a project I do under pressure.In what ways are you most effective in working with others? Less effective? What improvements or new ideas have you suggested in previous jobs? In all your jobs, what have been your most notable qualities and what are your weaknesses? How do you think your colleagues or subordinates would describe you?

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

I want now to review your academic background, starting with high school up to the present, I am interested in courses, qualifications, activities, temporary jobs and any special achievements.

Which courses did you like the most? Less? Why? What academic achievements did you achieve? In which courses did you get better grades? Worse? Is he very studious? How much did you participate in non-academic school activities? Why did you attend (or not) college? How important have your studies been in your development? How much of your studies were you paying for? yourself? How did you do it? What managerial positions did you hold in nonacademic school activities? What led you to select your field of study? If you had the opportunity to resume your studies, what would you do differently? Why? What special training have you had?

CURRENT BACKGROUND AND CIRCUMSTANCES

Now, I would like to know some personal information such as your interests in your adolescence, the profession or employment of your parents and what influence your family experiences had on your development. Then tell me about your current circumstances, interests, and activities.

What influence did your childhood have on the kind of person you are today? Did you do anything before high school that you are particularly proud of? At what age did you have your first job? When did you become financially independent? How are you similar and how are you different from your parents? What kinds of activities do you like to take part in when you are not working? Are you a member or leader of any group? What problems would traveling or relocation create for you? Have you had to accumulate a financial reserve (savings, life insurance, etc.)? Have you had a medical exam recently? How is your health? What type of work-related or recreational reading do you like?

CANDIDATE EVALUATION FORM

Evaluation code

5: Excellent4: Over medium term3: Medium term2: Under average1: Poor

Work history

Consider: Similarity of work experience with this position. Continuity (logical job changes), stability and career progress. Explanation of job changes, gaps between jobs and inconsistencies. Progress in relation to education and training. Significant achievements and job-related knowledge. Income level and responsibilities. Preferences and aversions. Number of jobs and periods of unemployment. Area of specialization.

Work Goals

Consider: Reasons why you are applying for this job. Knowledge of this job and relationship between the job and the professional goals of the candidate. Accuracy and realism of professional goals and ability to make the necessary efforts to achieve them. Organization and personal self-development. Realistic self-assessment of notable qualities and weak points. Demonstrated dedication to work and willingness to adapt to the needs of the company. Conformity between declared intensions and real achievements. Prospects for progress.

Education and training

Consider: Formal education, military training, correspondence courses, on-the-job training, and self-education. Areas of concentration and reason for selection. Level, honors and academic achievements. Preferences and aversions. Non-academic school activities. Methods used to pay for the studies. School achievements in relation and intelligence. Reasons why he stopped studying. Recent development knowledge in your field of interest. Specific training required to perform that job.

Background and current circumstances

Consider: Values and knowledge gained from your first experiences. First interests and achievements. Age at which she obtained her first job and degree of control exercised by her parents. Current activities outside of work. Candidate's attitude towards her career, travel possibilities, relocation and job conflicts. Financial stability in relation to the candidate's age, education and past earnings

Personal appearance

Consider: Personal appearance consistent with the interpersonal contact required for this job. Grooming, bearing, friendliness and poise. Lack of annoying manorisms and nervous habits. Voice diction and ability to express yourself. If you meet the basic physical demands of the job.

Effective intelligence

Consider: Necessary use of reasoning, problem solving, and education to do this job. Ability to learn. Practical judgment. Depth and breadth of reading and intellectual interests. Clear, concise and informative answers. Continuous pursuit of formal education or self-development. Quality of technical knowledge. Ability to write communication. Administrative ability (Planning, organization, delegation and control).

Interpersonal capacity

Consider: Ability to deal effectively with others. Ability to "sell", dynamic but pleasant. Relationships with subordinates, colleagues and previous bosses. Ability to collaborate effectively with others. Demonstrated leadership skills (Training, motivating, directing and developing subordinates). Ability to deal with conflicts openly. Civic interests, hobbies, social life. Ability to listen carefully.

Personal adaptation

Consider: Ability to adapt personally in your relationships with others and to the demands of the job. Self-confidence and the will to act according to your convictions. Objective and constructive responses to problems. Flexibility and tolerance towards opinions, responses or "different" people. Positive acceptance of changes. Willingness to accept responsibility as a consequence of their own behavior. Good balance between work activities and personal life. Adaptation to your current family situation. Capacity for self-direction and self-discipline.

Summary of notable qualities: (Write down)

Weak Points Summary: (Note)

Summary and total evaluation: (Write down)

	one Poor	two Under average	3 Medium term	4 On average	5 Excellent
Work history
Work goals
Education and training
Background and current circumstances
Personal appearance
Effective intelligence
Interpersonal capacity
Personal adaptation
Total Evaluation