Interview Questions and Responses
Position Title:
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Applicant Name: _________________________
Position Number: <Insert here>
Date of Interview: _______________
Summary of Interview:
(Consider quality of responses, depth of knowledge and experience, attitude demonstrated during interview, aptitude to undertake the role)
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Was there anything in the applicant’s responses which you would like confirmed/clarified through reference checks?
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Overall Rating: ____________________
Discussion:
Briefly discuss the applicant’s interview.
Interview Questions and Responses
Opening:
 Welcome: Introduce the selection committee members (names and titles)
 Provide a brief overview of the position and the workplace including where the position fits into the School/Unit etc, how many people
are in the team and any resources, constraints or challenges that may apply to the job , the conditions of the position (e.g. Hours per
week, campus)
 Outline the format of the interview and explain that notes will be taken during the interview
 Advise the applicant
 to seek clarification or request the question be repeated when they are unsure of what is being asked
 there will be time for questions at the end of the interview.
Selection Criteria
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Presiding Officer:
Do you have anything further you would like to add in support of your application for this position?
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Advise salary, basic conditions of employment and any special conditions that apply.
Do you have any questions in relation to this position?
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If successful, when would you be available to commence ? __________________________________________________
Check referee details are up to date and that one referee is a current supervisor.
Closing:
 Advise candidate of the next stage of the process and expected timeline for notification of the outcome.
 Close the Interview: Thank applicant for taking the time to attend the interview.
Interview Questions and Responses