Interviewing
Screening Over the Phone
Ask some key questions on the phone that are your bottom line. Let them
give you some information about themselves first. Then decide how much depth you feel
comfortable to go into regarding your job.
Describe your hiring process. It will give you some structure and feedback regarding the
persons ability or willingness to follow through. The process will help you see if they
can get things done in a timely manner and take directions. You will get more
opportunities to interact with the applicant and again, another opportunity to get more of
an idea of their personality.
Negotiate a meeting place. This will give you some information on their flexibility and
understanding of your personal need for privacy, protection and safety. A reasonable
person will be able to understand this and put themselves in your place.
In Person Interview
Check them out. Do they look neat and clean and presentable. Do they seem
comfortable around you. Do you feel comfortable around them. Find out as much as you can
about the person. You will be making a decision to hire someone based on only a few
contacts. Your safety and stability depend on the potential PA being able to function
optimally on the job.
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