Interviewing

Question 1

Why do we interview?

Answer 1

To see what the person is like

To compare one candidate to another

For candidates to ask questions and see what the organisation is like

Question 2

What happens at interviews?

Answer 2

Meet key staff: usually the manager or supervisor

Tour of the organisation

Meet other staff

Might have a task/job to complete

1 to 1 interview/ panel interview

Question 3

How to prepare for an interview?

Answer 3

Prepare questions to ask all candidates

Organise times for every candidate interview

Organise staff to show candidates around the leisure organisation

Rooms/meeting rooms for interviews to take place

Organise refreshments

Inform existing staff that interviews are taking place

Admin: all interviewers need to have details of applicants in front of them

Let candidates know where and when

Question 4

Why should candidates be informed on whether or not they get the position?

Answer 4

The person who has the job is usually informed first and if they decline, the company can ask the next candidate.

Those who were unsuccessful can get a debrief from the company

Question 5

What happens to the successful candidate?

Answer 5

The successful candidate usually receives a follow up letter, confirming the job title, salary, start date, where to report to and what to bring