Outcome

Assess capability, motivation and cultural fit while providing an exceptional candidate experience.

Process

• Build rapport.
• Discuss career history.
• Explore achievements.
• Assess technical capability.
• Understand motivations.
• Discuss salary expectations.
• Explain next steps.
• Record notes in JobAdder. 

Candidate Interview Structure

Introduction

• Build rapport.
• Explain:
• The role
• The organisation
• The recruitment process
• Remember that interviews should feel conversational.

 

Career Overview

• Understand:
• Career progression
• Reasons for moving
• Key achievements
• Current responsibilities

• Questions may include:
• Tell me about your current role.
• What are your key responsibilities?
• What achievements are you most proud of?

 

Motivation

• Explore:
• Why now?
• What are they looking for?
• What would make them move?

• Questions may include:
• What prompted you to consider a move?
• What are you looking for in your next opportunity?
• What would an ideal role look like?

Salary & Logistics

• Discuss:
• Current package
• Expectations
• Notice period
• Flexibility requirements

• Always confirm expectations early.

 

Cultural Fit

• Explore:
• Preferred leadership style
• Team environment
• Workplace values

• Questions may include:
• What type of culture do you enjoy?
• What helps you perform at your best?
• What are you looking for in a manager?

 

Candidate Assessment

• Following every interview consider:
• Can they do the job?
• Will they enjoy the job?
• Will the client enjoy working with them?
• Would I confidently recommend them?

 

Standards

• Interviews should be conversational.
• Every candidate understands the process.
• Notes entered into JobAdder. 
  
  

Decision Rules

Present candidates only if you would confidently recommend them and believe they are a good cultural fit.

Tools

• Interview Guide 
• Candidate Summary Template
  

Scorecard

• Application quality 
• Time to shortlist
  
  

Created: 24 July 2026 | Last Update: 06 October 2026