Role of Chairperson

Welcome candidate
Introduce the panel to the candidate and explain who is on panel
Steer the interview
Ensure that all members avoid any bias or discrimination
Follow up with supplementary questions - points which need clarification after other Interview Board members have finished
Ask the candidate at end of interview
- Any points s/he would like to add in support of application
- Anything s/he would like to add to his/her replies
- Any questions for the Interview Board
Ensure that individual marking sheets/notes are kept for an 18 month period
- Written record of questions asked
- Interview Board's evaluation in respect of each individual candidate
- Collect each assessor's individual marking sheets
Ensure compliance with legislation
Wrap up interview in a pleasant manner

Interviews