Pre-Interview Preparations

Follow UMW guidelines for Classified, Administrative, Hourly, and Faculty searches as outlined in the Supervisor/Manager Guide.
Make sure that the Employee Work Profile (EWP) or position description is current and up-to-date with the duties and requirements necessary for the position now.
Make sure you are clear on the salary range and benefits applicable to this position. If questions, contact the Office of Human Resources.
Decide on a selection committee.
Screen applications with pre-approved (if necessary) screening criteria.
Determine top candidates to be interviewed based on scores on screening sheet. This should be checked by the Recruitment Manager.
Finalize interview questions with HR approval (if necessary).
Schedule interviews (inform candidates of expected length of time).
Arrange for adequate space for interviews and make sure selection committee is on time and setting exemplifies UMW in a positive light.
Distribute interview questionnaire to all on selection committee.
Agree upon how candidates will be rated and who will be responsible for which questions.
Go over the legal responsibilities the university must follow when conducting interviews (i.e. avoid personal notations). See the next section for more detailed guidelines
Let the interviewee look over the Employee Work Profile (EWP) if he/she needs to wait a few minutes before coming into the interview.

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