Activity |
Time |
Type of Info Gleaned from Candidates |
Questions/Comments |
Introduction |
1 minute |
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Introduce self/office. |
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Give agenda of interview. |
Break the ice and establish rapport |
2-3 minutes |
How they present themselves |
Find common ground, if possible. Comment on nonacademic aspect of resume. Set tone of interview. |
Gather information |
20-35 minutes |
How they make decisions |
Cover factors influencing school/job choices. Why govt/public sector? Why this office, and why this position? |
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Skills and experience |
Explore experience. Discuss role in work/specific assignments. |
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Personality traits |
Delve into strengths/weaknesses and preferences. |
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Judgment |
Discuss way in which education and career decisions were made. How did candidate analyze information to make choices? |
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Leadership |
Explore leadership roles (elected and selected by peers), honors and awards and views on leadership skills. |
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Interest in the position |
Discern level of enthusiasm, attitude toward interviewer, and quality of responses and questions about the position. |
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Plans for the future |
Discuss way in which this position will fit in with ultimate goals. |
Interviewee Questions |
7-8 minutes |
Level of preparation |
Listen for concerns, understanding of the position; assess level of candidate's preparation/knowledge of office. |
Closing |
2 minutes |
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Discuss next steps and timeline. |
Source: Marcia Pennington Shannon & Susan G. Manch, Recruiting Lawyers: How to Hire the Best Talent, 67 (2d. ed. 2015).
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