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Step 3: Prepare for Each Interview

Review the position description and the candidate's resume, planning general, open-ended questions, as well as questions about particular past experience, technical competencies, or other qualifications. (See The MIT Selection Process, Step 9, for tips on interviewing for technical competencies.)

Review the CompQuick Interview Packet (see Downloads), especially the description of each competency, the Competency Interviewing Tips, and General Tips on Interview Etiquette. Remind yourself of which competencies you will specifically probe for.

It is fine–in fact, it's good practice–to let each candidate know ahead of time that part of their interview will be something called "interviewing for competencies". (You can use the wording suggested in Step 4). It's even okay to tell the candidates the names of the competencies you are looking for (e.g. Ability to Influence, Organizational Awareness) so they can be prepared. But don't give too much detail about what you are looking for, and be consistent about how much information you give to candidates.

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