Interview Preparation Form

INSTRUCTIONS

Use this form to create an interview guide for a hiring interview. Review the job description and make a list of the
key responsibilities and tasks of the job, relevant experience and accomplishments, and personal attributes to look
for. For each of the areas you need to explore with the candidate, prepare several questions in advance. After the
interview, use the Decision-Making Matrix Worksheet to rate the candidate in each of the key areas.

JOB TITLE:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS EXPERIENCES AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

1. 1.

2. 2.

3. 3.

4. 4.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES TO LOOK FOR:

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KEY AREAS QUESTIONS TO ASK NOTES

TO EXPLORE

Education 1.

2.

3.

Previous 1.
Experience

2.

3.

Job 1.
Accomplishments

2.

3.

KEY AREAS QUESTIONS TO ASK NOTES

TO EXPLORE

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Skills and 1.
Knowledge

2.

3.

Personal 1.
Attributes

2.

3.

Previous Appraisal 1.
or Rating

2.

3.

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