Date: Fri, 29 Oct 1999 11:34:54 -0700
From: "George J. Janczyn" <gjanczyn@UCSD.EDU>
Subject: Re: Interview questions (2 messages)

During an interview, not describing something in detail might mean the
candidate doesn't know about details; but then again it might mean the
person just isn't a great storyteller.  In a real work situation a person
has more time to plan and consult and document details of a project--it
doesn't all have to be done in a minute or two as during an interview under
pressure where such details may or may not come easily to mind, especially
with a shy personality.

For strong evidence of attention to detail, look to the written application
and what the references have to say.

I like the question, though, because it's relevant and the answer could help
validate your overall impression.

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> -----Original Message-----

>
> Date: Fri, 29 Oct 1999 12:56:27 -0400
> From: Sherry Petry <spetry@CE1.AF.PUBLIC.LIB.GA.US>
> Subject: Re: Inteview questions -- Jerri Swinehart
>
> Jerri, I have limited experience with interviewing, but I always ask a
> question aimed ata candidate's appreciation for details.  I
> usually ask
> them to tell me about a project or work situation that
> required them to
> focus on details whether at work or from personal experience.  You can
> tell a lot from the experience that they select and how they
> describe it.
> If they can't describe it in detail, they don't know about details!
>
> Sherry Petry                            spetry@af.public.lib.ga.us
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