The pre-employment interview

While there is no guarantee during any candidate search process, radiology administrators can use the pre-employment interview to obtain the information they need to make educated hiring decisions. As in other facets of radiology administration, knowledge and preparation are key. The purpose of the interview is to determine the suitability of a candidate or applicant for a specific position. There are several types of interviews, from the informal to the very structured. A planned process for the pre-employment interview must be developed and put into place. It is cost-effective, but it is not free. The development of the pre-employment interview requires application of thought and expertise. The plan consists of 5 steps: determine the interview team, determine job qualifactions, determine interview questions, determine how responses will be evaluated, and train the interviewers. Select a setting that is conducive for interview. Human judgments are susceptible to a variety of rating errors. During the interview process, interviewers must be aware of and overcome these errors. Having an interview process in place can save time and money. It can help prevent legal ramifications resulting from poor or non-existent hiring processes. Keep in mind that assessment tools such as interviews are not a substitute for managerial judgments.