The Structured Interview Process

Before the Interview

• Assemble Interview Board
  • Clarify the Purpose and Scope
  • Position the interview
  • Review Statement of Merit Criteria, competency profile and job description
• Design Interview Booklets
• Identify Qualifications to Assess
• Develop Questions
• Develop Assessment Criteria
• Invite Applicants and Arrange Accomodation as Required
• Interview Board Training
• Administrative Requirements

During the Interview

• Ask Questions
• Ask Follow-up or Probing Questions as Necessary
• Conclude and Answer Applicant Questions
• Take Notes

After the Interview

• Assess Responses
• Integrate Interview Results with other Assessment Tools Information
• Select an Applicant
• Give Feedback
• Evaluate and Refine Interview

Adapted from the U.S. Systems Protection Board, Washington D.C

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