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 \n## The Face-to-Face Interview\n\nThe face-to-face interview gives you theopportunity to learn as much as you canabout the person who is applying for the job.It also gives the applicant information aboutthe job requirements so that both of you canmake a good decision.This works best if youare prepared.  \n## Guidelines for Interviewing Face-to-Face\n\n·  Be safe  \no Hold the interview in a location that is safe for you.Your localchurch,apartment building or community library may haverooms available for you to conduct interviews if you do not wantto use your home.  \no You can invite a friend to sit in.In addition to safety concerns,having a second person is a good idea because that personmay notice things during the interview that you do not.  \n### ·Setting the tone of the interview\n\no First impressions are important.Show that you are a capableindividual able to direct your own services.  \no If you have a friend present,make sure it is clear that you arethe interviewer.  \no Think about the location of the interview.A living room is abetter choice than the bedroom,which could make you appeardependent.  \no Dress comfortably,but be sure you look like an employer,someone who knows what you want.  \no Sit facing the applicant so that you can observe eye contactand body language.  \no Eliminate distractions.Turn the TV and radio off.Make surepets and children will not interrupt.  \n### ·What if you are nervous?\n\no It is natural to feel nervous when interviewing.o The applicant is probably nervous too.  \no Being prepared for the interview may lower your anxiety level.o Having a friend or family member with you may help calm yournerves.  \n### ·Be prepared.Before the interview,make sure you have:\n\no A blank job application form,if needed.  \no The job description.  \no Information about your needs or your disability.  \no Information about special equipment you use.  \no A way to record your impressions (write them yourself,have atape recorder or ask a friend to act as recorder).Taking noteson each applicant during the interview will help you remembertheir answers.This is important if you are talking with severalapplicants.  \no A list of the interview questions you will ask.  \n### ·Planning the interview questions\n\no Decide ahead of time what questions you will ask,and writethem down.  \no Be sure your interview questions give you the information youneed.(At the very least,you want someone who is trustworthy,reliable and responsible.Ask questions that will give you thatinformation).  \no Use the same list of questions for each applicant so you cancompare their responses more easily.  \no Make sure you know the questions that are legal to ask.  \n## What to do when the applicant arrives\n\nFind out as much as you can about eachapplicant.You will be making a decision tohire someone based on just a few contacts,a job application,reference and backgroundchecks.It is important to make the interviewmatter.Your health,safety and well-being  \nare dep","cbCaidlrk7M3TjSD","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaidlrk7M3TjSD","pdf",633046,20,"English","# SECTION 6 Interviewing and Selecting Your PA\n## The Face-to-Face Interview\n## Guidelines for Interviewing Face-to-Face\n## What to do when the applicant arrives","[{\"question\":\"How does the guide recommend preparing for a face-to-face PA interview?\",\"answer\":\"Prepare by confirming the job description, relevant needs or disability information, special equipment details, a way to record impressions, and a list of interview questions in advance.\"},{\"question\":\"What safety and comfort steps should be considered during an in-person interview?\",\"answer\":\"Hold the interview in a safe location, consider inviting a friend to sit in, eliminate distractions, and help the applicant feel comfortable with low-risk conversation such as weather or finding the house.\"},{\"question\":\"What are common red flags when reviewing the job application?\",\"answer\":\"Watch for gaps in employment, omissions of education or former employers, and inconsistencies such as dates that do not make sense; ask for details during the interview.\"}]","SECTION 6 - Interviewing and Selecting Your PA - The Face-to-Face Interview | PDF",7]