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Developing interview questions

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Ricardo Huiza

The document provides guidelines for developing effective interview questions and conducting interviews. It lists several questions to avoid asking candidates as they could be discriminatory. Interviewers should be aware of anti-discrimination laws. Recommended questions focus on qualifications, abilities, and work history. Interviewers should take objective notes on candidates and make them feel comfortable.

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Developing Interview Questions Dos and Don'ts on Interview Questions Becoming an Excellent Interviewer
Do not Ask Are you a U.S. Citizen? Is that a Chinese, Irish, French name? In what country were you born? Do you have your own car? Do you have, or plan to have, children? Are you married? Are you single? Do you live alone? Do you have a disability that might interfere with this job? When did you graduate from high school?
Be Careful It is discriminatory to ask about clubs, societies, organizations to which applicant belongs that might give indication of applicants race, religion, national origin, sex, age.
Not Appropriate Dont ask what language an applicant knows unless the job requires the applicant to speak and/or write a particular language fluently.
Be Aware Some questions about an applicants education may be interpreted as seeking information about age.
Become Aware Due to potential liability under the Americans Disabilities Act (ADA) and Californias Fair Employment and Housing (FEHA), its smart to know about those basic laws before interviewing.
Do Ask If you are hire, can you provide evidence that you are legally able to work inside the U.S.? Do you have transportation to get to work? Are you willing and able to travel? Can you work overtime if needed? Why did you apply for this job? What do you consider the greatest accomplishment in your career? Is there anything that might make you leave this job? Why are you leaving your current job? What type of environment do you perform best in? What qualifications do you possess for this job? Can you describe your relationship with you previous supervisor?
Take notes Keep objective records of why an applicant was or was not hired For example: Did not have experience with necessary equipment, rather than Did not make a good impression. Another example: Unwilling to work weekends, rather than Wasnt right for the job.
Final Note Remember to always make candidates feel comfortable during interviews. They are nervous and that is a natural behavior. Even the most confident candidate needs encouragement. A smile and a warm welcome always work during interviews. Good luck!

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Developing interview questions

  • 1. Developing Interview Questions Dos and Don'ts on Interview Questions Becoming an Excellent Interviewer
  • 2. Do not Ask Are you a U.S. Citizen? Is that a Chinese, Irish, French name? In what country were you born? Do you have your own car? Do you have, or plan to have, children? Are you married? Are you single? Do you live alone? Do you have a disability that might interfere with this job? When did you graduate from high school?
  • 3. Be Careful It is discriminatory to ask about clubs, societies, organizations to which applicant belongs that might give indication of applicants race, religion, national origin, sex, age.
  • 4. Not Appropriate Dont ask what language an applicant knows unless the job requires the applicant to speak and/or write a particular language fluently.
  • 5. Be Aware Some questions about an applicants education may be interpreted as seeking information about age.
  • 6. Become Aware Due to potential liability under the Americans Disabilities Act (ADA) and Californias Fair Employment and Housing (FEHA), its smart to know about those basic laws before interviewing.
  • 7. Do Ask If you are hire, can you provide evidence that you are legally able to work inside the U.S.? Do you have transportation to get to work? Are you willing and able to travel? Can you work overtime if needed? Why did you apply for this job? What do you consider the greatest accomplishment in your career? Is there anything that might make you leave this job? Why are you leaving your current job? What type of environment do you perform best in? What qualifications do you possess for this job? Can you describe your relationship with you previous supervisor?
  • 8. Take notes Keep objective records of why an applicant was or was not hired For example: Did not have experience with necessary equipment, rather than Did not make a good impression. Another example: Unwilling to work weekends, rather than Wasnt right for the job.
  • 9. Final Note Remember to always make candidates feel comfortable during interviews. They are nervous and that is a natural behavior. Even the most confident candidate needs encouragement. A smile and a warm welcome always work during interviews. Good luck!