Interview shadowing guide

PURPOSE
The purpose of the present interview shadowing guide is to collect information about the team
leader’s interviewing methodology and assessment tools, data which will be used for the training
program design.

1. General data
1.1. Recruiter name:
1.2. Team leader name:
1.3. Team leader internal job title:
1.4. Candidate name:
1.5. Job opening title:

Please fill in the questionnaire below:

2. How does the team leader conduct the interview?

A. Based on a free discussion which aims to explore the candidate’s experience (non-
structured interview);
B. Based on a semi-structured interview guide (with pre-established questions, but with no
predefined chronological order);
C. Based on a structured interview guide (with closed or open questions).

Please write several observation notes below related to the chosen interview guide/style:
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3. Do they provide information about the company? If yes, do they present it in a good light?
A. Yes;
B. No.

Please write any relevant notes on this topic:

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4. Do they provide information about the project or the product on which the candidate will be
assigned?
A. Yes;
B. No.

5. Do they present the team, its structure and work methodology?

A. Yes;
B. No.

6. On what kind of information do they put emphasis on?

A. Experience (related to previous job environment, colleagues, projects);
B. Technical knowledge (actual technical level – both theoretical and practical know-how);
C. Personality check questions.

7. If C*, what kind of personality check questions?

A. Focused on abilities and competencies;
B. Focused on work ethics;
C. Focused on hypothetical situations.

8. Are the team leaders taking notes during the interviews?

A. Yes;
B. No.

9. Are they able to answer the candidates’ questions regarding the company and job
responsibilities?
A. Yes;
B. No.

Final notes, if necessary* (optional field):

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