NASRO Management Symposium Copyright 2005 SRO INTERVIEW 11/11/2018 NASRO Management Symposium Copyright 2005

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NASRO Management Symposium Copyright 2004 SRO MOCK INTERVIEW Dimensions are used to : Guide data gathering Analyze candidates’ strengths & weaknesses as they relate to the job role Make fair and accurate job decisions NASRO Management Symposium Copyright 2004

NASRO Management Symposium Copyright 2004 SRO MOCK INTERVIEW Dimensions contain 4 basic parts: Name – label that refers to specific knowledge, motivation or behavior Definition – common understanding of terminology Key Actions – “what” people do and “how” they do it when behaving within a specific dimension Job-Specific activities – dimension name, definition , and key actions come to life when applied in he specific context of the target job NASRO Management Symposium Copyright 2004

NASRO Management Symposium Copyright 2004 SRO MOCK INTERVIEW Interview Format: Personnel folder / background review Written Question Interview Opening: * Direction of interview disclosed * Candidate knows what to get out of the interview * Sets a positive, professional & amiable tone * Puts candidate at ease * Generally, lasts less than 2 minutes NASRO Management Symposium Copyright 2004

NASRO Management Symposium Copyright 2004 SRO MOCK INTERVIEW General Information Section – background, qualifications, goals, etc. Targeted Selection questions Closing – candidate is afforded an opportunity for general queries and/or closing statement NASRO Management Symposium Copyright 2004

NASRO Management Symposium Copyright 2004 SRO MOCK INTERVIEW Scoring & Consensus: Each dimension is rated from 1 to 5 Interview notes must be taken Consensus meeting is held at the conclusion of the interview NASRO Management Symposium Copyright 2004

Mock Interview Exercise SRO MOCK INTERVIEW Mock Interview Exercise NASRO Management Symposium Copyright 2004

NASRO Management Symposium Copyright 2004 SRO MOCK INTERVIEW Common SRO Selection Interview Errors: Central tendency Recency bias Inconsistent selection elements Bias & stereotyping Insufficient note taking Halo effect Lowering of standards NASRO Management Symposium Copyright 2004

NASRO Management Symposium Copyright 2004 SRO MOCK INTERVIEW Interview strategies: Interview aspects built around job requirements Inconsistencies must be eliminated Decision points must be clearly defined All applicants must be treated equally Gov’t regulations must be adhered to The BEST possible candidate must be selected NASRO Management Symposium Copyright 2004

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NASRO Management Symposium Copyright 2004