Dental Tribune United Kingdom Edition

Use the same line of questioning for each interviewee April 25-May 1, 2011United Kingdom Edition p r o c e s s the following w a s advised: • Interviews are arranged in advance • Interviews are to be conduct- ed by the most senior member of staff • It is advisable to have two in- terviewers The sec- ond opinion is valuable in mak- ing a recruitment deci- sion. It’s also important to be able to sit back and watch your colleague interview while you have the opportunity to observe the candidates body language and facial expressions. It’s also helpful in your own develop- ment as your colleague can also give you feedback on your own interviewing technique. Interviews should be con- firmed in writing. Now days this is easily achieved as most of us now have access to the internet. If this is not possible then a letter confirming the in- terview should be sent. When preparing for the interview you should iden- tify any areas on the CV that do not appear clearly laid out and does not define the experience and qualifica- tions required for the job role being advertised. Look where there are unexplained gaps and make notes to ask specific questions to these areas. Also pay attention to short span employment in short periods of time. Also validate statements of achievement. Create questions to be covered in the interview proc- ess and ensure that the inter- viewee is able to answer your questions decisively and con- structively. Conducting the interview 1Use the same line of ques- tioning with each candidate. Keep it simple; do not ask for any personal information as this is not relevant to the job and it could be considered dis- criminatory 2 Do not accept partial or unclear answers to any of your questions 3 Keep the questions open for example; do not ask simple questions that require a simple yes or no answer 4 Take notes of the candi- date’s answers and note down your own comments 5The candidate should be talking for 80 per cent of the interview and you should only be talking for 20 per cent of the interview After the interview 1 Read carefully through the notes that you had taken about each candidate and com- plete Code ADP’s assessment form or you could create your own if you are able to. Your reasons for your selection are important in case your final de- cision is challenged by the in- terviewed candidates, eg under the Sex, Age, Race or Disability Discrimination Acts 2 Compare each candidate using the information you have against the requirements of the job being advertised 3 Make an assessment for each candidate as to whether page 21DTß F00 Zero Flow F03 Low Flow A PLus For you! BEAUTIFIL Flow Plus Injectable composite for anterior and posterior teeth • suitable for all cavity classes • outstanding physical properties • Easy handling and fast polishing • Innovative syringe design • Natural aesthetics due to chameleon effect • High radiopacity • Fluoride release SHOFU UK Riverside House · River Lawn Road Tonbridge · Kent · TN9 1EP · UK Phone: +44 (0) 17 32 / 78 35 80 · Fax: +44 (0) 17 32 / 78 35 81 E-Mail: sales@shofu.co.uk · www.shofu.co.uk BeautifilFlowPlus_Anz_D+E_210x297_2011.indd 1 18.02.2011 17:08:19 Uhr