Interviewer Certification

“Finding the Right Fit”

Presented by:
Human Resources – Recruitment

employment@ucf.edu or 407-823-2771
 Objectives
• Understand the benefits of “behavioral interviewing”
• Review UCF’s Interviewing Procedures
• Briefly discuss the online hiring process
• Learn steps for conducting an effective interview and
review guidelines for writing good interview questions
(DVD)
• Understand the equal opportunity affirmative action
process as it applies to workforce diversity and the
avoidance of discrimination
- Ms. Maria Beckman (Director of EOAA)
 What is PBI and why is it Important?
• Philosophy of Performance Based Interviews (PBI) is
that:
Past actions are the best predictors of future
performance
• Why is effective interviewing so important?
– Hiring top quality individuals
– Define the relevant experience, skills and abilities needed
to perform the job successfully will help to identify the
best qualified candidate
– Above information is also useful for posting and screening
 Steps to Identify
Essential Tasks of the Position
• Review the position description
• Talk to individuals in a similar or the same position
• Document detailed tasks to be performed outside of
PD
• Identify most important competencies/tasks for the
position
• Review the history of turnover and future expectations
• Use this information in developing various materials
– Job posting and behavioral interview questions
 Performance Based Interviews
• Selecting the best candidate can:
– Increase output, productivity and the success of the
organization
– Reduce training time
– Decrease turnover
• Utilizing Performance Based Interview techniques can:
– Prevent the interviewer from using personal impressions
– Reduce candidate “faking”
– Ensure that the interviewer is asking job related questions
 Interview is Not the Only Tool
• It is important to remember that the
Performance Based Interview process is a useful
tool to assist in candidate selection, but it should
not be the only decision-maker factor.
• Should also consider:
– Relevant experience and credentials indicated on the
application or resume
– Information provided in reference checks
 “Gut Feelings” Activity

• View each image individually for about a

minute or two, choose four adjectives to
describe each image

• After, break into groups to compare and

discuss the adjectives chosen
“Gut Feeling” Discussion
 Online Employment Systems
PeopleAdmin
• Hiring Managers (HM) & Certified Interviewers (CI) - www.jobswithucf.com/hr

– Create requisitions for job postings

– Review applications

– Input selection/non-selection reasons

– Complete & submit hiring documents

• Applicants – www.jobswithucf.com

– Search for open positions

– Check status of applications

 How to Gain Access
• Create a user account on:
www.jobswithucf.com/hr
How to Gain Access
How to Gain Access

• Complete the
On-line Security Access Form
& fax to Recruitment at
823-1095

• HR will email new user

when approved
 Recruiting for the Job
• USPS (Staff) and A&P Positions
– Create online requisition & activate guest user access
– Due in HR by Wednesday at noon
• Positions must be advertised for a min. of 5 days
– CareerBuilder Option
• Cost is $175.00 charged to department
• Due with the requisition to HR by Wednesday at noon (Account Number)
– HigherEdJobs Option
• Free to departments/colleges that are participating in contract.
• Check with main HR Liaison in department/college to see if your area is
participating.
– External A&P postings must have a 2nd advertising source.
– Internal A&P posting do not need a 2nd ad.
Where else can you post your
Position?
PeopleAdmin Reference Guides
https://hr.ucf.edu/files/PeopleAdminUserManual.pdf
PeopleAdmin Home Page
Online Job Posting
What Will I See as a CI or HM?
 PeopleAdmin
Position Applicant Listing
 Preferences

Veteran’s
USPS (Staff)
Alternative Employment
 Claiming and Earning
Veteran’s Preference
• Applicants must complete the Veteran’s Preference section on the online
application and send or fax a copy of DD-214 to Recruitment
• Recruitment will verify the information granting the preference status to
Veteran
• Veteran Preference is only available for USPS (Staff) positions
• Veteran Preference status is indicated on the online applicant list
• Veteran must meet the minimum qualifications (not preference) to be
granted preference
– Note: Veteran’s Preference can be claimed more than once

Veteran Preference Guide: http://hr.ucf.edu/files/VeteransPreference.pdf

Veteran’s Preference

Granted

Not
Granted
 USPS (Staff) Preference
• Considered internal if employed for more than
six months at UCF
• OPS employees are not considered internal
candidates for USPS (Staff) Preference
• A minimum of 2 of the 3 candidates should be
internal applicants if they meet the minimum
qualifications (not preference)
USPS Preference

Granted

Not
Granted
 Alternative Employment
Preference
• Layoff Notification
– Notice given to employee about being laid off, still employed
– Departments required to interview, but don’t have to select them
– If individual not selected for hire, must have a significant valid
business reason
• Recall Rights
– Individual officially laid off from the university
– Departments required to interview
– If individual not selected for hire, must have a significant valid
business reason
– Must provide documentation of reason
– Reason will be reviewed by a committee
Recall Preference

Granted

Not
Granted
 Interviewing Procedures
• Check for a diverse pool
• Select minimum of 3 candidates for A&P and USPS
interviews
• Must meet minimum qualifications for position
• Telephone screening interviews for first interview are
not required
• Top candidates must receive face-to-face interview
• Be consistent/fair in interview method
 Behavioral Interviewing
(DVD – Actions Speak!: Behavior Based
Interviewing)
• “Past actions are the best predictors of future
performance”

• OBJECTIVES:
– Understand the concept of behavioral interviewing
– Learn steps for conducting an effective interview
– Develop good behavioral interview questions
 Interview Tips
• Establish rapport
• Provide a preview of position
• Ask specific questions about past performance (behavioral predictors)
• Probe for specific information
• Ask for reverse information/questions (fair and balanced)
• Respect and manage silence
• Allow the candidate to ask questions
• Close the interview
• Review notes and summarize your impressions
 Interviewing Tools:
Checklist to Prepare for Interview
 Interviewing Tools:
Examples of Behavioral Interview
Questions
 Interviewing Tools:
Interview Questions to Avoid
 Interviewing Tools:
Telephone Reference Checks Form
 Telephone Reference Checks
• 2 telephone reference checks must be performed
– UCF employers do not have to be the only references contacted
• Professional references are required
– Acceptable: supervisors, managers, directors
– Unacceptable: co-workers, personal references
• Use Telephone Reference Check form to verify dates of
employment, duties & past behaviors
• If organization unable or unwilling to provide a reference,
request the applicant to provide copy of his/her most
current performance appraisal
 Ready to Hire?
What You Need to Submit to HR
For USPS
• Ensure qualified veterans and at least 2 internal candidates were interviewed
• Complete 2 telephone reference checks on the selected candidate and annotate the results
• Review application to ensure all sections are complete and accurate
• Complete the hiring proposal with name, salary, and start date of selected candidate
• Change status of all applicants online indicating who was selected and who was and was not
interviewed and why
• Forward the online Job Posting and Hiring Documents to Recruitment
• Unofficial transcript is acceptable for processing, but an official transcript must be provided
within 30 days for domestic universities and 90 days for international universities.
– Applicants using college credit hours to meet minimum qualifcations must submit
transcripts
 Ready to Hire?
What You Need to Submit to HR
For A&P
• Complete 2 telephone references
• Review application to ensure all sections are complete and accurate
• Unofficial transcript is acceptable for processing, but an official transcript must be
provided within 30 days for domestic universities and 90 days for international
universities.
• Complete the online A&P Agreement Request Form and online A&P Employment
Certification Form in the system on the selected candidate
• Change the status of all the candidates indicating who was selected and at which
round of the search the rest of the candidates were eliminated
• Upload the advertising, telephone references and search committee meeting
minutes and notices
• Forward the online Job Posting and Hiring Documents to Recruitment via your EU
 Other Resources
Human Resources Website: http://hr.ucf.edu/
(Click on Managers & HR Liaisons)
Other Resources
Hiring Packet Checklists
 Other Resources

Online PeopleAdmin Training Videos

http://hr.ucf.edu/liaisons-and-managers/interviewing-and-hiring/preparing-to-
hire/faculty-procedures/online-employment-system-tutorial/online-hiring-training/

Online Employment System Reference Guide

http://hr.ucf.edu/files/PeopleAdminUserManual.pdf
 Other Resources
Physical Exams: Instructions & Requirement List
(For USPS positions)
 Review
1. When are requisitions due to HR?

2. How long are positions posted?

3. What is the minimum # of candidates to select for on

campus interviews for both USPS and A&P positions?

4. How many of the 3 candidates selected for interview

for USPS positions should be internal?
 Review
5. True or False: Top candidates must receive an in person interview.

6. How many telephone reference checks must be performed on the

selected candidate?

7. True or False: Is it ok if some candidates interviewed don’t meet

the minimum qualifications?

8. True or False: Individuals granted alternative employment

preference must be interviewed by the department.
 They are Hired, Now What?
First Day of Employment

• Schedule payroll sign-in & orientation

• Obtain UCF ID card
• Explain nearest parking lot & decals
• On Line USPS handbook, policies & procedures, departmental
procedures/norms, confidentiality agreements, etc.
• Provide blank copy of Performance Appraisal
 They are Hired, Now What?
After 30 Days On the Job

• Supervisor asks new employee:

– What’s working well so far?
– Based on your prior work, what ideas for improvement do
you have?
– How do we compare with what we said in the interview?
– Discuss performance thus far
Any Questions?