Common use of Candidate Interviews Clause in Contracts

Candidate Interviews. A. The parties agree that interviews can be one of the tools used by selecting officials as a part of the selection process. The parties recognize that interviews may be used as a means to validate competencies as described in the candidates resume. B. When a list contains twelve (12) or fewer best qualified promotion candidates referred to the hiring manager, all candidates will be interviewed. When more than twelve (12) are referred, management will interview at least twelve candidates but are encouraged to interview more. The Selecting Official may choose not to interview candidates s/he has interviewed for the same position in the preceding six months. C. Interviews will be conducted in essentially the same manner in regard to questions asked and the information being sought so that all candidates are given an equitable opportunity to present themselves and their qualifications. ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or not to use Interview Panels will be negotiated in Local Agreements. Use of such panels will be disclosed to the candidates at the time interviews are scheduled. E. Employees will be released, after making appropriate arrangements with their supervisor, for the time necessary for the interview to be conducted.