Comment on Sandra Goddard's post:
Your reflection captures the practical wisdom of the module with real precision. The connection you drew between job description development and interview question formulation is one many hiring teams overlook. When job descriptions are clear and grounded in KSAOs, the interview questions practically write themselves — making the entire process more focused and efficient.
Your post-it notes insight is one I'm taking back into my own thinking. The module specifically recommended this practice for confidentiality and flexibility, and your inclusion of it shows attention to small details that protect both candidates and institutions. Notes written directly on applications can create awkward situations if applications need to be shared or filed.
The time between interviews principle resonated with me as well. Without buffer time, interviewer fatigue produces declining attention and quality. Brief breaks allow note completion, mental reset, and proper preparation for the next candidate. This discipline serves both the interviewer and the applicants.
In my context as College Director at Central Virginia Community College's Amherst Early College Center, your point about completing hiring process segments before moving to the next hurdle aligns with the multiple-hurdle method the module emphasized. Cheap, quick steps first; time-intensive, expensive steps later — this sequencing protects institutional resources while still producing thorough decisions.
Thank you for synthesizing these practical principles so clearly.
With Benevolence, Shannon
