Effective InterviewingWoodbadge Part 1 Group Committee

Successful recruit

RecruitmentApplication

PRC/VSS

Interview

Mandatory

Training

It takes a number of step to complete a registration successfully

Invitation Preparation Where to meet Probe Relevant Information Warning Signs Selection Interview Guide/Questions

The interview

Within two week of receiving an application set up an appointment for an interview Do not wait too long Do not wait for the PRC Show that you are interested in the

volunteer Be accepting

Invitation

Find a second person to help Interviews show always be conducted in pairs

Two deep Discuss the interview process before hand

What are the Questions What are the expectations or role of the candidate Share any information you have before conducting the

interview Tailor the questions on the position

Preparation

Chose someplace: Applicant’s home if possible Neutral Private enough to have a conversation Convenient for all parties

Where to meet

Get to know the person Make ever one comfortable Explain your role and the purpose of the interview Explain the expectations of the candidate

Mandatory training PRC/VSS Shared and two deep Leadership Sell this information as an opportunity

Establish a relationship with the person

The Interview

Sometimes it is just a meeting of the minds

Why is this person interested in volunteering? What is the person’s objective? How do they interact with youth? How do they interact with adults? Do they have any concerns? What is their experience and background? Do they volunteer elsewhere? Have they?

Probe Relevant Information

Too eager or too focused Few adult friends Lack of respect for rules and/or authority Difficulty grasping shared leadership Not willing to take training Gaps in history Not answering questions directly Inappropriate language

Warning Signs

Tailor the questions to the role or position the applicant is applying for.

Ask Open-ended questions. These encourage further elaboration

Be ready to ask further probing questions to clarify answers.

Selection Interview Guide/Questions

You can't build a reputation on what you're going to do.

Henry Ford