Chairing Interview Examinations

Overview:

This three-day class is designed to provide certification of chairpersons for examination interview panels. In State Service the interview examination process is often referred to as the Qualification Appraisal Panel (QAP) interview process. Topics such as interview procedures, preparation and panel orientation, panel members' responsibilities, and fairness and equal employment opportunity are thoroughly explained and reinforced through discussion, class exercises, and mock interviews.

Objective:

This class focuses on "best practices" interviewing techniques and provides participants with the knowledge and expertise necessary to conduct fair, effective, and legal interview examinations. Upon successful completion of this class, participants will be certified as chairpersons by the State Personnel Board and will be prepared to conduct interview examinations (QAPs).

Intended Audience:

Anyone having responsibility in chairing interview examinations MUST complete this course and be certified by an SPB-certified course instructor. Additionally, this course is designed for examination analysts, managers, and individuals who are responsible for the development and/or administration of employment testing and selection programs.

Tuition:

$425 per participant

Class Offered:

August 26-28, 2008
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

September 22-24, 2008
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

November 18-20, 2008
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

You may schedule this course at your worksite. If you can guarantee a minimum of 20 participants, we can bring this class to you at a discount rate plus the instructor's travel and per diem. Maximum enrollment per session is 30. For information about this process, call (916) 653-2085.