Be mindful that quality candidates are looking at many job opportunities. Conducting an effective interview and making a timely decision are critical to a successful and quality hire.

Interview Tips

Interviewing will likely be the first face-to-face contact you have with an applicant. Following the guidelines below will ensure compliance to Federal rules and regulations. 

	Interview Guidelines (PDF, 5.1 MB) This guide will provide you with techniques and procedures to more effectively conduct you employee interviews, as well as sample interivew questions, common mistakes and errors, and a worksheet to guide you through the interview process.
	Interview Tip Sheet (PDF, 1.2 MB) This document provides a list of tips on how to successfully prepare and conduct your employee interviews.

Reference Checks 

Reference checking will provide you with the details on a candidate's skills, work habits, and personality, all of which are factors to consider in evaluating whether or not your candidate is a fit for the job and the organization. 

Reference Checking Tip Sheet (PDF, 1.2 MB) This tip sheet provides you with a list of things to consider before, during, and after your contact with the candidate.