Select the interview team
The decision to hire a new employee isn't one you make alone. Using a
selection team is a good way to determine the best person for the job.
The interview team should include county Department Head(s), and may include
other county Extension Agents/Educators and colleagues from partner agencies
in the community. The team should be prepared to make a time commitment
throughout the hiring process. They should be prepared to interview all
candidates. Using a different team with each person interviewed could
be considered an unfair practice if legal action is taken. Limit your
team to 3-5 people. More than that is too hard to coordinate and can be
intimidating for applicants.
Select members of your interview team to represent the diversity in your
office and the audience you serve. Include both men and women and people with
varying race/ethnic backgrounds. (You'll be asked to document the names,
gender and racial background of your team as part of the hiring process.)
Staff on your interview team must be made aware of confidentiality issues.
A good practice is to have all questions regarding the status of applications
directed to the Coordinator. Remember, all information about applicants, what
was said in the interview and what was discussed in the screening process
is confidential.
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- While you are waiting for the approvals to hire is a good time to
gather your team together to determine schedules, set interview dates,
and review interview procedures.
- Consider asking an individual you serve with your programs to be
part of the interview team. This provides a unique and valuable perspective
from a "user"; viewpoint. Contact the Cooperative Extension
Personnel Office for more advice and guidelines on how to involve
non-employees in the interview process.
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