Your team can use this worksheet to keep track of the different
steps involved in identifying and hiring the right evaluator for
your prevention initiative.
Locating the Right Candidate
| Done? |
Task |
Notes |
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Have you explored these sources:
- Programs similar to your own
- Your SDFS coordinator
- State or local agencies
- Local colleges and universities
- Research institutes
- Consulting firms
- Your funder
- Technical assistance providers
- Professional associations
- Evaluation literature
- Conference presentations
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Narrowing the Pool
| Done? |
Task |
Notes |
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Convene an interview team (Note: Make sure that team members have
the time to attend multiple interviews.) |
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Select the materials you want candidates to submit (e.g., resume,
evaluation reports, presentations) |
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Identify and prioritize ideal qualities/ characteristics the
evaluator should possess |
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Develop priorities and a ranking sheet to help you decide which
candidates to interview and to evaluate candidates during interviews |
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Develop protocol for reviewing resumes (e.g., who will read
materials, who will contact candidates, timelines) |
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Select candidates to interview (Note: the number of candidates may
depend on the quality of resumes you receive) |
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Preparing for the Interview
| Done? |
Task |
Notes |
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Develop an interview schedule |
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Have all members of interview team sign off on the schedule |
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Develop an interview protocol (e.g., how the interview will be
structured, questions to ask, who will ask what) |
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Following the Interview
| Done? |
Task |
Notes |
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Meet with team members to compare notes and initial impressions |
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Review submitted materials, including time-line and budget
(remembering to look closely at indirect costs) |
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Decide which candidates to invite back for a second interview |
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Assign follow-up tasks to team members (e.g., decide who will
participate in follow-up interviews, contact candidates, check
references, notify candidates regarding selection status) |
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Check references |
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Develop evaluator contract |
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Contact candidates (by phone) who were interviewed but not selected |
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Contact candidates (by mail) who were not interviewed |
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Last Modified: 06/12/2008
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