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INTERVIEW GUIDE

Date
Candidate Interviewer

INTERVIEW SESSION BRIEF FLOW

Getting Opening Confirm Story

Ready Time
Review the Welcoming, explain Ask them about
application, review the purpose of the behavioral
behavioral Ask them about
interview, explain questions to
questions, adjust their background.
the brief process, address all values
question to better ask their readiness. and behaviors.
fit

Complete the Review your

FGD Rating interview notes. Explain what's next
Summary. and thank the
Evaluate the
Use the Team observable candidates
Consensus. behavior.

To Do To Do
After After Closing

GETTING READY
1. Review application and resume (curriculum vitae). Select jobs/experiences most
pertinent to the intended job.
2. Prepare to confirm education and candidate’s background.
a. Clarify any information you have questions about.
3. Review Behavioral Questions.
a. Become comfortable with the key attributes and their meaning.
b. Adjust questions to better fit the candidate’s work and/or school experience.
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OPENING (TWO MINUTES)

1. Welcome the candidate and introduce yourself.
2. Explain the purpose of the interview.
a. To become better acquainted.
b. An opportunity to learn more about candidate’s background and experience.
c. To help candidate understand the organization and position (if applicable).
3. Describe how the interview will progress :
a. Interview will be held by maximal 1,5 hours
b. Should use English during the interview
c. Brief review of education and previous or experiences.
d. Ask questions to get specific information about jobs or experiences.
e. Provide information about the organization and position (if applicable).
f. Answer questions about the organization and position (if applicable).
g. Point out that you will both get information needed to make good decisions.
h. Indicate you will be taking notes.
i. Explain what happens after the interview.
4. Ask the candidate if he or she is ready to get started.

BACKGROUND CONFIRMATION (5 MINUTES)

Educational Background – seek only information not provided on application or resume
(curriculum vitae)
Graduate School ____________________________ Years ______ Degree or Major __________
College or University _______________________ Years ______ Degree or Major __________
High School ________________________________ Years ______ Degree or Major __________

Work Background
Organization ______________________ Position __________________ Dates ______________
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Question Before the Interview Begin

1. Tell us about yourself!

2. Tell us about your strengths and weakness! Mention max 3 of it!
Beginning Beginning

Middle Middle

End End

Observations : (must be filled)

Key Behavior Rating :

3. Tell us about what soft skill that you have!

4. Have you ever do something or work under pressure? Please, tell us.
Beginning Beginning

Middle Middle

End End

Key Behavior Rating :

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Interview Begin

1. What do you know about AIESEC USU?

2. What do you know about this project?
Beginning Beginning

Middle Middle

End End

Observations : (must be filled)

Key Behavior Rating :

3. Why do you want to be OCP of this project?

4. You know, this project will be running roadshow in next June until July but all things must
be prepare this month. Do you bother doing project during holiday? Please tell us.
Beginning Beginning

Middle Middle

End End

Observations : (must be filled)

Key Behavior Rating :

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5. What are you expecting about this project to yourself?

6. What’s the culture that you want to bring in this project?
Beginning Beginning

Middle Middle

End End

Observations : (must be filled)

Key Behavior Rating :

7. How do you put yourself in a group/team in order to motivate the team to be better every
day?
8. What is the guaranteed your commitment as OCP of AIESEC USU? How if someday you
will slowly disappear, and what will we do to you?
Beginning Beginning

Middle Middle

End End

Observations : (must be filled)

Key Behavior Rating :

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9. Tell me about a time when you achieved something extraordinary outside of your daily
life?
10. What were your key learnings? What did you learn about yourself in that environment?
Beginning Beginning

Middle Middle

End End

Observations : (must be filled)

Key Behavior Rating :

11. Do you work according to your plan?

12. Do you set (personal, professional) goals? If yes how often are you tracking fulfilling of
them?
Beginning Beginning

Middle Middle

End End

Observations : (must be filled)

Key Behavior Rating :

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13. How much time commitment can you dedicate to AIESEC especially this project?
14. What are the things/characteristics about yourself that you think cannot be
changed/shaped, and why?
15. What makes you different with the other candidates?
Beginning Beginning

Middle Middle

End End

Observations : (must be filled)

Key Behavior Rating :

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Additional Key Attributes

Communication : Clearly providing information and ideas in a manner that engages the
interviewer and helps him or her understand and retain the message.
Key Actions
A B C
X □□ Organize the communication
□X□ Maintains interviewer’s attention
X□□ Adjust to the interviewer
X□□ Uses appropriate language

Communication Rating
Influence : Creating a good first impression; commanding attention and respect;
showing an air of confidence.
Key Actions
A B C
X□□ Personal hygiene and grooming
□X□ Displays professional and fun demeanor
X□□ Speaks confidently and positively
X□□ Maintains appropriate eye contact

Influence Rating
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SAYING GOOD-BYE (FIVE MINUTES)

1. Say good-bye
● What’s next.
● Thanks the candidate for coming in to interview.
WHAT TO DO AFTER INTERVIEW
1. Review your interview notes
● Place stories into appropriate key attributes.
● Indicate whether each story is positive (+) or negative (-).
● Consider the appropriateness of each story to the organization’s desired culture.
● Determine and record the grade in the rating box (lower-right corner) for each
competency. Use the following system :
Primary Ratings
A+ Much More Than Acceptable
(Significantly exceeds criteria for successful performance)
A More Than Acceptable
(Exceeds criteria for successful performance)
B Acceptable
(Meets criteria for successful performance)
C Less Than Acceptable
(Generally does not meet the criteria for successful performance)
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Clarifying Ratings:
N/A No opportunity to observe or assess
- Weak or want more data (for example, A-, B-, C-)
1. Evaluate the candidate’s observable behavior throughout the interview.
● Review your notes and determine whether the behavior in each competency was
effective (+), neutral (0), or ineffective or absent (-).
● Place a check mark in the appropriate box for each item.
● Use the A, B, C ratings to grade the behavior under the Communication and
Influences headings on the next page. Write the grade in the box provided.
2. Complete the Interview Rating Summary Worksheet based in your interview
observations.
3. Use the Interview Rating Summary Worksheet on the following page to summarize
your interview ratings.
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INTERVIEW RATING SUMMARY WORKSHEET

Candidate :
Interviewer : Date : _________________

Values/Key Attributes Rating

Activating Leadership
Acting Sustainably
Demonstrating Integrity
Enjoying Participation
Living Diversity
Striving for Excellence
Communication
Influence

Primary Ratings
A+ Much More Than Acceptable
(Significantly exceeds criteria for successful performance)
A More Than Acceptable
(Exceeds criteria for successful performance)
B Acceptable
(Meets criteria for successful performance)
C Less Than Acceptable
(Generally does not meet the criteria for successful performance)
Clarifying Ratings:
N/A No opportunity to observe or assess
- Weak or want more data (for example, A-, B-, C-)
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TEAM CONSENSUS WORKSHEET

Candidate: Date:

Interviewer #1 Interviewer #2
Interviewer #3 Consensus
Values/Key Attributes (put your (put your
____________ Rating
name) name)
Activating Leadership
Acting Sustainably
Demonstrating Integrity
Enjoying Participation
Living Diversity
Striving for Excellence
Communication
Influence

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