Do's and Don'ts in the Interview Process

Do's and Don'ts in the Interview Process

<p> Do's and Don'ts for Interviewing</p><p>Please study the following tips carefully and adhere to the principles of fairness and equity during the interview process.</p><p>Interview Atmosphere: Welcome candidates, help them feel at ease, greet them with a warm handshake and ask if there is anything they need. Have water available.</p><p>Do's Don'ts</p><p>Do ask about knowledge, skills and abilities needed Don't ask about the interviewee's race, ethnicity, for the position as described in the position national origin, religion, age, marital status, and description. children/family.  Do stay consistent with position description  Don't change position description emphasis. requirements and keep discussion and  Don't ask extraneous, irrelevant and/or illegal responses on skills/knowledge required for questions during the interview. the position.  Don't ask about private/personal life style  Do ask pertinent, legal questions during the issues such as political views. interview.  Do remember consistency is the key — ask the same questions of each interviewee.</p><p>Do behave in a professional manner and Don't behave in an un-business or un-professional communicate honestly and accurately focusing on manner with the interviewee. positive aspects of the position.</p><p>Do keep all discussions confidential during the Don't speculate, gossip or share any information from process and after the process is over. the personnel process.</p><p>Do base your decisions about interviewees on Don't base your decisions about interviewees on non- business-related criteria. business related criteria (ex. Type of auto, hobbies, etc.)</p><p>Do maintain a warm, welcoming environment for all Don't be indifferent, cool or insensitive toward an interviewees. interviewee.</p><p>Do listen actively, be alert and alive. Don't act bored and uninterested.</p><p>Do take thorough, accurate notes during the Don't rely on your memory of what you heard during interview. the interview.</p><p>Do make objective, factual statements about the Don't make subjective or irrelevant statements about interviewee's strengths and weaknesses. the interviewee's strengths and weaknesses.  Do ask yourself, "Am I communicating  Don't focus on negatives. accurately and honestly with each interviewee.</p><p>Do treat all interviewees fairly and consistently. Don't differentiate in your treatment of each interviewee. HRD Form #6-Council 06/2016 Candidate Interview Summary for Council Use</p><p>Candidate: Date: </p><p>Position: Location: </p><p>STRENGTHS / ASSETS WEAKNESSES / CONCERNS</p><p>RECOMMENDATION Do you recommend candidate for this position?  yes  no Explain:</p><p>I have reviewed the academic training module.  yes  no Signature:  Council  Other Please forward this confidential document to: University of Missouri Extension, Human Resource Development, 205 Whitten Hall, Columbia, MO 65211</p><p>HRD Form #6-Council 06/2016</p>

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