1. NASRO Management Symposium Copyright 2005
SRO INTERVIEW
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NASRO Management Symposium Copyright 2005

2. Copyright Information
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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
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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
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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
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General Information Section – background, qualifications, goals, etc.
Targeted Selection questions
Closing – candidate is afforded an opportunity for general queries and/or closing statement
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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
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8. Mock Interview Exercise
SRO MOCK INTERVIEW
Mock Interview Exercise
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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
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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
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SRO MOCK INTERVIEW
Discussion Question review …
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