Selection Interviewing Presented by: Mary Jacobs, Assistant City Manager, Sierra Vista Kelly Udall, Town Manager, Pinetop-Lakeside

Hiring – Getting the Right People on the Bus! Key role in finding the ideal candidate for vacant positions. Advertising, application evaluation and the interview are key. Improve the process, and improve your chances of getting the right people on the bus!

Applications…The Paper Process Job description needs careful review BEFORE advertising –Good time to start your evaluation tool –Make note of most important skills & qualifications Applications Arrive… –Meeting minimum qualifications, but then, what about red flags? –Evaluation matrix can help

The Interview – How Do We Get the Right Information? Identify competencies and behaviors needed to be successful –Decision Making and Problem Solving, Motivation, Leadership, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Customer Service, Planning and Organization, and Adaptability and Flexibility. What are the skills needed in each area? Write questions that will get you that information

The Interview – How Do We Get the Right Information? HR – Obviously involved. Panel needs to be prepared –Applications and questions provided in advance –Understanding on what qualifies as successful answers –Who asks what questions Don’t forget “best fit” – the subjective component

Your Turn! Write some questions for the vacant Management Assistant position you’ll ask at the upcoming interview.

Time to Choose Keep good notes during the interview and summarize immediately. Fill out any rating form and note strengths & weaknesses as you go along. Watch those Ps and Qs…litigation isn’t pretty! Reference checks are essential You’ll have all the information you need to get the right person on the bus!

Questions?