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Interviewing The employment interview is vital to the hiring process. Successful interviewing requires preparation, attentive listening, and a thorough understanding of the job and the minimum required qualifications of candidates. Use the resources on this page to help plan and conduct your job interview. The goals of a job interview include: Assess the candidate and determine whether there is a good fit between the candidate’s capabilities and the position requirements Describe the job and working conditions Create goodwill for the organization, whether or not the candidate is hired
Prepare for the Interview Choose an interview committee. Prepare questions exploring past job performance and covering position functions. The sample questions below can help. You may contact the HR Employment Office (/Contact-Us) for assistance in developing behavioral interview questions. Meet with the interview committee to review the questions and logistics of the interview. Use the same interview questions for each candidate.
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