SALC notes for job applicants and Councils as employers
Interviews are a two way process – is the candidate a good fit for the employing council and is the council right for the candidate? These notes may be of help to minimise the risk of an unsuccessful appointment.
Councils: Please ensure there is a mechanism in place for appraisal, objective setting and induction of new employees
Applicants: Please familarise yourself with the Council's website, its action plans, news and minutes over the last year so that you informed when attending interview,
At interview: Please consider questions for the interview panel, this is the opportunity to explore whether the job is for you, typical questions could cover:
a) What will you expect the successful candidate to achieve in the first 3 to 6 months?
b) How do you deal with staff appraisal?
c) Whilst the Council as a whole would be my employer, who would be my point of contact on a day to day basis?
d) What is the Council’s attitude towards assisted qualification training?
