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INSTRUCTIONS

Description: Use this guide to prepare for the interview with a new IT resource candidate.There are three primary things that I look for in any new candidate.

1. Initiative and follow-up

2. Ability to work within a team and is client oriented3. Skills

Instructions:

Step 1 Review the list of questions to prepare your thoughts for the interview.Step 2 Review the employees resume for skills and experiences that you want to verify

or to discuss.

Step 3 Add questions that are appropriate for this interview.

Step 4 Schedule resources from within your department to interview with and to help

you evaluate the candidates technical skills.

IT Resource Interview Guide

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IT Resource Interview Guide

IT Resource Interview Guide

I. General InformationA. How did you find out about our open position ?B. What do you know about our company ?

C. Why did you leave your last company ?

D. What did you like/dislike about your previous position ?E. What did you like/dislike about your previous company ?

II. Personal Goals and Wants

A. Whats important to you in a company ?B. Whats important in your manager ?

C. What are you looking for ?

D. What are your career goals for the next 2 to 3 years ?E. What is your understanding of the position we are trying to fill ?

F. Why do you feel that you are a good candidate for this position ?

III. Skills & Experience

A. Tell me about your technical skills. (point out specific skills on the resume that you

want to better understand)

B. Give me examples of past experiences that describe your abilities to be successful.(point toward specific job functions or skills that you want the candidate to address)

C. How would you approach _______________ ? (Give a specific problem situation

and ask for the approach, or how the candidate would solve the problem. The answers

may surprise you and will definitely provide insight.)D. Give me two examples that describe your effectiveness in a team environment.

IV. Company Overview and Opportunity (Optional section to give the candidate information)

A. Describe your company mission, its challenges, and opportunities for the candidate.

B. Discuss briefly the management approach used in running the IT organization.

V. Job Description & Challenges

A. Describe for the candidate the Job Description and identify the challenges and

responsibilities associated with the position.B. Identify key functions and attributes necessary for success in the position.

VI. Wrap-up

A. Ask for work references.

B. Ask the candidate if he/she has questions about the position or the company.

C. Outline the actions for follow-up and the expected timing.

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