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

Lasting Confidence in the Right People for the Right Job

	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

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Interview Design

Job Design & Analysis