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Volunteer
program managers worry about "missing the mark" when interviewing and
placing new volunteers. Also, interviewing is time-consuming, especially in a
large program. Jill Friedman Fixler’s article showcases the group interviewing
technique -- that will enable you to hit the bull’s-eye every time.
"Interviewing
is a lot like archery. The athletes who participate in that sport have
their mind on one thing: hitting the bull’s-eye. Their strategy is
to develop the skills to hit the bull’s-eye portion of the target
every time. Your target when you interview is the kind of volunteer you
want to place. And you need to develop the skills to hit that target
as often as possible. Group interviewing, which is showcased in this
article, will enable you to hit the bull’s-eye every time...
"Traditionally,
most volunteer interviews take place in a one-on-one situation between the
candidate and a member of the volunteer program staff...The group interviewing
process recommended here involves interviewing five volunteers simultaneously
with two trained volunteer placement counselors conducting the interview.
The philosophy of group interviewing, designing the group interview process,
selecting and training volunteer placement counselors, the logistics of this
system, and evaluation of interview efficacy will each be explored below.
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