Candidate Pre-Employment Virtual Interview

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Pre-Employment Interview

Interviewed By:

CANDIDATE NAME

Security Guard License

Yes

Other

CPR/AED

Yes

Other

Notes/Expiry Date

WHMIS

Yes

Other

OHSA

Yes

Other

Notes/Expiry Date

Interview Date

MM slash DD slash YYYY

Interview Time

Hours

Minutes

AM/PM

Interview Location

Head Office

Virtual

Other

Their source of contact

Indeed

Employee Referral

Other

Did they arrive on time?

Yes

Other/Notes

How was the candidate's dress/deportment (professional, casual, etc.)

Hair / Facial hair within SSI guidelines ? Explanation of SSI Rules

INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

Why Choose Security?

What is your shift availability?

24/7

Full-Time

Part-Time

Nights Only

No Nights

Other

If "other" fill in their availability.

Date from which candidate is available.

Back to school date? If applicable.

Any upcoming vacation or days off needed?

Advise of employment/training requirements (CPR, AODA, WHMIS, OHSA, IMS).

Have you ever had to use a computer at a past job?

Yes

If "yes" what software can you use?

Do you have a smart phone for e-mails?

Yes

Advise of credit history/criminal record check.

Agreed

Raised Concern

Comments

What is your mode of transportation for work? (Advise parking is never guaranteed).

Vehicle

Transit

Comments

What is the major intersection of where you live?

Who do you live there with?

Parent(s)

Alone

Husband/Wife

Girlfriend/Boyfriend

Children

Other

Comments

What do you know about our company?

Website

Yes

Customer Service

Yes

Condos 2009

Yes

Other

Advise of expectations while on duty as well as our quality control. Any candidate concerns?

Yes

Comments

Do you have any limitations that would prohibit you from assisting people in an emergency situation, walking up stairs or lifting boxes of mail up to 10 kg?

Yes

Comments

Have you ever been stuck in an elevator

Yes

Comments

If the answer is yes: Did you feel claustrophobic or any other symptoms?

Yes

Are you comfortable around pets (dogs, cats)?

Yes

What do you think it takes to be successful in the security field?

Customer Service

Attitude

Maturity

Other

Other/Notes

Name a time you had to deal with a difficult client in the workplace.

Strong

Average

Poor

Comments

Name a time you had to deal with a difficult coworker or manager?

Strong

Average

Poor

Comments

What do you value in an employer/What can an employer do to keep you happy??

Strong

Average

Poor

Comments

Give me an example of a time you had to work in a stressful environment.

Strong

Average

Poor

Comments

Tell me about a time you went above and beyond for a customer.

Strong

Average

Poor

Comments

Have you received COVID Vaccination?

1 dose

2 doses

Comments

Do you smoke?

Yes

If the answer is yes, communicate smoking restrictions and ask "Are you okay with that ?"

Yes

Languages - Written

Yes

Comments

Languages - Verbal

Yes

Comments

INTERVIEW NOTES/RESULTS

Are communication skills clear? Easy to understand?

Yes

Comments

Analytical skills/Perception: Do they effectively retain information?

Yes

Comments

Reliability: Is the candidate a potential flight risk?

Yes

Comments

Articulate – Is their vocabulary at a sufficient level?

Yes

Comments

Presentable appearance?

Yes

Comments

Deportment: Clean and neat?

Yes

Comments

Client service : Do they appear to be helpful?

Yes

Comments

Overall Impression

Strong Fit

Fit

Not a Fit

Unsure

Comments

Interviewee Questions (If Any)

Additional Notes

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