Check List- Before the Interview
1) Determine your options - Which skills are vital as opposed too convenient.
2) If other people are going to be involved in the interview process, make sure they have taken the time to prepare for the interview. Each person should have a couple of overlap questions to provide insight on the prospective employee's responses.
3) Have company information available for candidates.
4) Allow plenty of time for the interview.
5) Have detailed information about the candidate.

Check List -During the Interview
1) Interview the person, not the skill set. Ask questions that are, broad, open-ended, job-related, objective, and meaningful, direct, clear, understood & related.
2) Be open and honest with the candidate.
3) Tell the candidate what to expect in the hiring process.
4) Tell them your expectations: career advancement, training, duties, experience expected, the direction the department is headed in.
5) Show the candidate where they would fit into the organization.
6) Don't talk money.

Check List- Closing the Interview
1) Insure that you and the candidate have concluded on common ground.
2) Ask if she/he has any other questions.
3) At the end of the interview, if you are interested in the candidate, let them know.
4) Review the next steps with a clear and honest timetable (and stick to it).
5) Be friendly and honest to the end of the interview; don't give false encouragement or go into details for rejection.

Check List- After the Interview
1) Take time to update the next person in the interview process.
2) Discuss the candidate’s reaction and interest.
3) Rate the applicant on a 1-5 scale as a potential employee.