Developing Preset Interview Questions

The search committee must create a list of preset interview questions. As the earlier video demonstrated, behavior-based questions should be standardized and job-related. During interviews, rely on the predetermined questions. This strategy benefits the search committee as well as the job applicants. How? The search committee will be able to uncover information about past job performance and use it to predict future job performance.

For candidates, preset questions ensure equal evaluation and fair treatment. Each candidate is given the same opportunity to demonstrate his or her knowledge, skills, and abilities.

See the Interview Do's and Dont's from the Equal Opportunity/Compliance Office for samples of permissible pre-employment inquiries.