PEER INTERVIEWING

1
PEER INTERVIEWING
2
Why Peer Interviewing?

• Cultural fit between the candidate and the
  organization
• Fosters a sense of investment on the part of the
  candidates peer

3
How Does It Work?

• Step 1
• Introduce each interviewer and describe his
• or her position
• Step 2
• Use the script to tell the candidate about the
• peer interview process

4
How Does It Work?

• Step 3
• Establish rapport and put the candidate at
• ease
• Step 4
• Take informative notes and explain why you
• are doing so on the Peer Interview Rating
• Form

5
How Does It Work?

• Step 5
• Allow candidate to ask questions
• Step 6
• Close the interview graciously
• Thank him or her
• Dont imply any hiring action
• Summarize next steps

6
How Does It Work?

• Step 6
• Complete the Peer Interview Rating Form
• while the interview is still fresh
• Dont be influenced by others
• Turn form into leader as you leave the interview

7
Questions to Avoid During the Interview

• Age
• Martial status or sexual preference
• Family or children
• Legal history
• Workers compensation history
• Citizenship
• Maiden name

8
Questions to Avoid During Interview

• Geographic background
• Childcare arrangements
• Verbal or written languages
• Disability
• Religion
• Politics

9
Tips For Interviewing

• Past behavior is the best predictor of future
  performance-Peer Interview Rating Form uses
  behavioral based questions
• Skills can be taught-attitudes are more
  entrenched Teaching happy is difficult
• Ask the question-then LISTEN-allow the candidate
  time to think

10
Final Tips for Implementing

• Review and confirm questions in advance
• Decide who will ask which questions
• Rehearse the order of questions
• Role play if is the first time for peer
  interviewing

11
Final Tips On Implementing

• Wrap up session to discuss
• What went right?
• What needed improvement?