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W.A.S.P. Interviewing
WASP is a popular model to structure a recruitment interview. We've converted the W.A.S.P. stages into a series of behavioural competencies. It can be used to self-assess when interviewing or use as a checklist to observe other recruiters' interviews as part of their coaching plan.
Welcome
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Settles candidate in (e.g. refreshments; permission to remove jacket)
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Generates small talk (e.g. Introductions; "How was journey?"; "Did you find us okay?"; "What's your first impressions of us?")
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Explains interview structure/ duration
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Mentions own note taking (so will be giving less eye contact to candidate)
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Encourages candidate questions and explains at what stage they can ask
Ask
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Refers to points from application form/c.v. (areas requiring expansion; anomalies and clarifications)
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Uses competency based questioning where appropriate
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Avoids potential discriminatory questions unless necessary and provides clear reasoning for question
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Explores candiate's motivation for job/ organisation
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Demonstrates active listening (e.g. eye contact; listening noises)
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Explores other information (e.g. desired salary, any hols booked, notice period)
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Demonstrates positive body language
Supply
- Describes vacant role enthusiastically
- Supplies positive, inspirational information about company and benefits to employee
- Asks for candidate questions
- Answers questions positively
Part
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Confirms candidate’s interest in position
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Explores candidate’s other job applications to test out ‘competition’ (e.g. “How are your other job applications going?”)
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Informs of next stage with timescales
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Checks for any further candidate questions
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Thanks for attending
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