Selecting The Best Rev 3 09
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Selecting the BestAn Interview Guide
for Managers
Key Concepts• Past and present behaviors are the best
predictors of future behaviors• Interview questions must be open-ended and
competency based• Value of multiple assessments/opinions• Compliance with policies and letter and spirit
of the law
Discussion Topics
• Talent selection tips
• “Can Do’s” vs. “Will Do’s”
• Interviewer’s responsibilities
• Eliciting desired information
• Probing different dimensions
• Avoiding illegal pitfalls
• Preparation and interaction pitfalls
Talent Selection Tips• Cast the widest net possible• Cover letter and résume screening• Telephone screening• Initial on-site interview• Assessment Tools• Follow-up interview• Final selection and offer
– Pending background check
Can Do’s Will Do’sCompetency
Type Technical Managerial/Leadership
Examples • Capital Budgeting• Financial Statement
Analysis• Cost Accounting
• Drive for Results• Strategic Agility• Customer Focus
How Ascertained
• Resume/Application• Verification of
Education & Credentials
• Reference Checks• Interviews
• Interviews• Behavioral/Aptitude
Assessments• Reference Checks
Interviewer’s Responsibilities• The interviewer creates a non-threatening
environment by:
Being prepared Eliminating distractions Alleviating tension
• The interviewer probes a candidate's: Skills Knowledge Behavioral traits Value judgments Opinions Decisions/Choice points
Interviewer’s Responsibilities (cont’d)
• The Interviewer observes: Content and current behavior Any excessive, abnormal or inappropriate behavior
by the candidate What a candidate tends to reinforce, punish or
extinguish in the behavior of others
Interviewer’s Responsibilities (cont’d)
Eliciting Desired Information• Ask open-ended questions, i.e. questions that
cannot be answered by a simple yes or no
• Examples: Tell me about... How did you... Give me an example... Describe a time... Why did you... What prompted you to...
Eliciting Desired Information (cont’d)
• Avoid leading questions, i.e. questions that suggest or hint at a correct response– Examples:
- I suppose you enjoy working in sales?- You can work weekends, can’t you?- This position requires someone with a lot of
energy…you do have a high energy level, don’t you?
Eliciting Desired Information (cont’d)
• Avoid hypothetical questions Examples:
- What would you do if you took over our warehouse?
- How would you go about managing a new team member?
- What conversation style would you use in talking to an aggressive salesperson?
Probe Different DimensionsChoice Points Areas to Probe
• School/College Selection • Decisions• Rationale• Process
• Selection of College Major/Minor • Relationships
• Career Choice(s) • Events
• Job/Employer Transitions • Likes
• College/Professional Membership
• Dislikes
Avoiding Illegal Questions & Other Pitfalls
• Interview questions/probes must be consistent with the letter and spirit of applicable federal, state, and local laws. Certain areas are prohibited unless a bona fide occupational requirement can be proven. Prohibited areas include: Age (except to determine if candidate meets
minimum required age for employment) Race National origin (except to determine U.S.
legal residency)
• Religion• Marital status• Number of dependents• Child care arrangements/concerns• Housing (own, rent, etc.)• Arrest record (can ask about convictions only)• Health status• Type of military discharge• Any information from minority of female
applicants not routinely requested of white or male applicants.
Avoiding Illegal Questions & Other Pitfalls (cont’d)
Avoiding Illegal Questions & Other Pitfalls (cont’d)
• Examples of inappropriate behavior: Do you wish to be addressed as Mrs., Ms., or Miss? Where were you born? Do you have any children at home? What an unusual name you have...where is it from? Who will be taking care of your children while you
work? Are you pregnant? I see you attended Xavier University. Isn't that a
Catholic school?
Preparation Pitfalls• Failing to review the candidate's
resume/application• Not reviewing the job description and
developing a list of required competencies• Scheduling insufficient time• Insensitivity to privacy/confidentiality issues
Interaction Pitfalls• Not treating candidates as individuals• Trying to impress the candidate rather than
learn about them• Looking disinterested• Being overly direct or cold• Not listening properly• Taking copious notes during the interview• Arguing• Constantly interrupting
Interaction Pitfalls (cont’d)
• Talking too much• Asking several close-ended or long-winded
questions• Limiting interview to planned questions with no
probes• Making promises that can't be kept• Jumping to conclusions• Allowing interruptions
Additional Things to Consider• Read resumes in teams if possible
• Trust your instincts
• Be sure to identify strengths and weaknesses
• Take notes during the interview
• Interview in teams for top candidates
Notable Quotes
“You can’t spend to much time or effort “hiring smart.” The alternative is to manage tough, which is much more time consuming.”
~ Gary Rogers, Chairman and CEO
Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream
Notable Quotes
“You can never pay the right person enough, and you always pay the wrong person too much – no matter what the number.”
~ Charles “Red” Scott,
Vice Chair, Board of Directors,
Pier One Imports, Inc.
Role Play
Reminder
• The interview process is still not over.• The signed offer letter (pending drug screen,
background check) does not end the process.• Need to pay attention to the on-boarding
process. The company has made the choice, now it’s the company’s duty to make the new employee feel part of the team from the beginning by giving them the information needed to be successful.