Sample Interview Outline
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Sample Interview Outline
Interview for __State Policy Director__
Candidate Susan Smith_____________
Date/location _9/18/2008,
DC office _
Interviewed by _Tracy Brown, ED____
Interview round # ___1___
Key Must-Haves:
Relationship-building, results-orientation, project management skills
(Joe from NGA)
Nice-to-haves: Knowledge/experience related to our issue or legislative
environment, writing, strategic thinking, belief in social issues
Not-haves: Public speaking, research skills
____________________________________________
I. Introduction
I thought we’d start by having you share a bit more about your interest in
the position and then dig into your background by discussing some of
your past experiences. I’ll then share with you more about where we’re
headed as an organization and what we’re looking for in this role. At the
end, we’ll talk next steps. Sound good?
II. Warm-up questions
1.
What led you to apply for this position?
Start off with one or two quick
2.
What kind of role are you looking for at
questions as a warm-up; then dive
this point in your career?
into the meat of the interview –
probing prior experiences.
III. Prior experiences
General (seeking useful information keeping in mind all the must-have
qualities)
1. I see from your resume that you worked with Neighbors in Action.
Tell me more about that.
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What was the project on which you spent the most time?
(Candidate answers “Neighborhood Safety Campaign”)
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What were you trying to achieve?
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How did you approach the development of the campaign? Walk
me through your process: What did you do first? Why? What did
you do next? What other options did you consider? Why did you
end up pursuing that route? What happened after that?
What was the result?
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