APPENDIX A INTERVIEW GUIDELINES The purpose of an interview is to provide and obtain information that will assist in making a decision about a candidate's suitability. Whilst each interviewer will develop their own interviewing styles, there are a number of essential characteristics of an interview that must be present in all interviews. Prior to Conducting the Interview Review the candidate's resume before commencing the interview. This will help you feel more comfortable when the candidate arrives. Review the similarities or differences in qualifications relating to the performance factors of the job, including: education or basic paper qualifications for the job; related work experience and areas of specialisation; non-work experience (such as special interests or volunteer activities) in which the candidate might have developed skills related to the position