How to Conduct a 
    Successful Interview 
           Presented by the 
     U.S. Office of Personnel Management  
                              Agenda 
     •  When does the hiring manager conduct the 
        interview? 
     •  Structured versus Hiring Manager interviews 
     •  Steps for a successful  
        interview 
         o Developing interview  
             questions 
         o Preparing for the interview 
         o Conducting the interview 
         o Taking notes 
         o Other tips 
     •  Things to avoid 
     •  Additional resources 
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              When to Conduct the 
                              Interview? 
       Job announcement is          Applicants take the         Applicants are placed 
              issued                   assessment(s)                in categories 
         Hiring manager               Hiring manager 
         selects applicants           conducts hiring            Offer is extended to 
          (from highest                  interviews                  applicant(s) 
      category) to interview 
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          Structured Interview vs 
      Hiring Manager Interview 
           Did You Know? 
            Structured Interview            Hiring Manager Interview 
            All candidates are asked the    All candidates are asked the 
            same questions                  same questions 
            All candidates are given the    All candidates are given the 
            same amount of time to          same amount of time to 
            respond                         respond 
            Notes are scored                Notes are NOT scored 
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