[IPAC-List] Time for Situational Interview Questions

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I think it varies, not so much by the "complexity"/level of the job but  
according to the complexity of the expected answer. If we have used quality  
SME's, we should have, at least, quality examples of great, OK and weak  
responses (or response components). I would also rather have more time than  
less. As a sometime interviewee, I hate when I have no idea regarding the 
number  of questions and then feel pressured when a complex question is presented 
along  with the notation that there's only one minute left. I like a model 
with  an 45-60 minute interview, 6-7 questions with time for opening and  
closing as well as the candidates opportunity for closing questions/remarks. 
The  number of interview process and number of questions should be presented 
first  and the closing should include a brief description of the rest of the 
selection  process. I have great stories of being subject to poorly 
orchestrated interview  panels. I'm currently on hold for a position for which I'm 
one of 4 finalists,  because they haven't decided what the next step is 
going to be.No wonder they  need an HR Director.
 
 
In a message dated 3/13/2013 3:42:07 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
dennisdoverspike at gmail.com writes:

Following up on the recent discussion, does anyone have any  benchmarks or 
recommendations as to how many good situational or behavioral  interview 
questions can be asked per hour (and answered of course) or put  another way - 
how many minutes per question?   


Does it vary by the complexity of job? So is the time longer for  
managerial jobs? I would tend to guess so but not sure.


-- 
Dennis Doverspike, PhD., ABPP
Licensed Psychologist,  #3539 (OHIO)
Independent Consultant
Professor of Psychology, University  of Akron
_dennisdoverspike at gmail.com_ (mailto:dennisdoverspike at gmail.com) 

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