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The purpose of a face-to-face interview is
to further narrow your initial group of applicants by learning as much about them
as you can in a relatively limited time. This is a fact-finding mission for both
parties. Both parties need information to ensure a successful outcome.
Prepare interview questions in advance. Some applicants
are very rehearsed. They know how to anticipate or deflect difficult questions. They
know the "correct" answer to many questions, mainly because they have been
asked the same questions over and over or they have a written script that anticipates
questions. There is a way to limit too many "canned" answers by formulating
questions that cannot be anticipated by the applicant.
You will want to formulate original questions that are less commonly asked by interviewers and will lessen the possibility of getting formulaic responses.
A brief telephone screening is also a time-saving strategy. This allows you to find out potential interest in the position and the salary range he/she is looking for.
Below are samples of different types of questions for phone and face-to-face interviews, as well as tips on nondiscriminatory interviewing and legal considerations.
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