Screening

Box 3 - Interviews

• Review the job description before the interview.

• Break the ice -- establish a friendly atmosphere.

• Develop an interview time plan and stick to it.

• Keep an open mind, i.e., don't form an opinion too early.

• Give the candidate time to tell his or her story; don't talk too much.

• Present a truthful picture of the company and the job.

• Listen carefully, concentrate and take notes.

• Avoid detailed discussion of salary too early in the interview.

• Be courteous.

• Don't leave the candidate hanging -- discuss the next step in the hiring process and the timing.

Other screening techniques include employment tests and physical examinations. Some employment tests measure aptitude, achievement, intelligence, personality and honesty. A physical examination determines if the applicant meets the health standards and physical demands of the job.