Preparing and Planning for the Interview

The interviewing human resources professional and line manager must comprehensively prepare for the interview by being as thoroughly knowledgeable about the candidate's background as possible so that critical areas targeted for discussion get the most interview time. Proper preparation also shows the candidate that the interviewer is interested enough to take time to learn about the candidate, which will enhance comfort and flow and also indicate to the candidate that the progressive health care organization cares about quality in its process and about people, beyond the usual self-promoting clichés.

Preparation incorporates the processes of reviewing all applications and résumés, targeting several in-depth ...

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