INTERVIEW AGENDA TEMPLATE

DURATION IN
TASK
MINUTES

20 CANDIDATE INFORMATION COLLECTION

1 Completed application for employment

1 Collect professional references, resume, and background check authorization forms.

18 Disseminate any program-specific forms and allow time for completion on site.

10 INTRODUCTION

2 Welcome candidate(s) and introduce all interview participants by name and position title.

2 Allow candidate(s) to introduce themselves.

5 Provide a description of the company and explanation of the job.

1 Explain the interview process.

40 INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

10 Questions of a personal rapport nature

20 Job-specific inquiries

10 Time management / teamwork / problem solving

30 DISCUSSION OF POSITION PARTICULARS

12 Discuss any required skills and familiarity with specific equipment, tools, software, etc.

3 Work schedule expectations

3 Physical capability requirements

1 Candidate salary expectations

1 Available start date

10 Allow applicant to pose any questions they may have.

5 CONCLUSION

2 Verify receipt of all pertinent applicant information.

1 Provide contact information should applicant have further questions.

1 Describe how a decision will be communicated, and give an expected date of decision.

1 Thank the applicant for their time.

30 EVALUATION: Discussion of Interview Observations

TOTAL TIME IN
MINUTES

135
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