1. How to Interview From a Non-HR perspective

2. Learn from the folks! 3. Definition of Interview A formal meeting in person, especially one arranged for the assessment of the qualifications of an applicant. 4. Types of Interview Informational Interview Screening or Telephone Interview Individual Interview Small Group or Committee Interview On-site Interview Behavioral Based Interview Task Oriented or Testing Interview Stress Interview 5. Conducting an Interview Provide a welcoming environment Have a focus Make every question count Pay attention Dont hesitate to probe Give ample time to respond Suspend judgment Take Notes Vary the style of questions 6. Provide a Welcoming Environment In order to get the best answers from the people you interview, youve got to create a welcoming environment for them. 7. Have a focus Have an idea of what information and insight youre expecting to gain from the interview and build your questions around it. 8. Make every question count Ask specific questions that can produce insight into the candidates personality, past performance, tied to the criteria defined in the job description 9. Pay Attention Listening attentively during an interview. Write down the information shared and refrain from judging answers provided by the candidate. 10. Dont hesitate to probe Whenever a candidate offers an answer that does not address the specific information you are seeking, please ask additional questions to draw out the specific answers. 11. Give Ample time to Respond Give the candidate time to come up with a thoughtful answer. 12. Suspend Judgment Try to keep your attention on the answers youre getting instead of making interpretations or judgments. Youll have plenty of time after the interview to evaluate what you see and hear. 13. Take Notes Note taking in the employment interview involves the interviewer making written notes during the employment interview in relation to a candidates responses. 14. Vary the Style of Questions You can usually divide questions into four categories, based on the kinds of answers youre trying to elicit. 15. Q&A