Sample Script
(Introduction and Orientation to the Interview).

It's going to be a long day. Plan on 4 or more hours and lunch on us.

1. What is <Company>?
   
   
• A leading developer of network management systems for mainframe, mini and desktop systems.
• Now moving from acquisitions to sustainment.
• Need tools to help automate testing.
  
  
2. Where we fit in (Information Technology -> Marketing -> Quality Assurance)
   
   
   • C.E.O. - V.P. Marketing - Me - YOU.
   • We don't really have an organizational chart.
     
     
3. Why we are hiring?
   
   
• New technology - new position
• Job is available ASAP.
• You can expect to hear from me by April 30th (probably sooner).
  
  
4. Who you will see
   
   
• (List of people with whom the candidate will be speaking and a brief biography of each … Starting and ending with me).
  
  
5. Who are your customers?
   
   
• Developers
• Help Desk
• Field service personnel
  
  
6. What the technology involves
   
   
• Several Unix Operating Platforms (servers and clients)
• Windows NT clients.
• 5 Different databases (including a company proprietary database).
• 3 different network monitoring software packages.
  
  
7. What I expect of you
   
   
• Position Description (Go over list)
• Technical Competence
• Manage many things at once.
• ATTITUDE! (Being proactive - always looking for a better way to do things)
• Customer Orientation
  
  
8. What you will have to learn
   
   
• Proprietary systems
• Help Desk Visit
• Field Visit
• Defect Tracking System
  
  
9. Additional Duties
   
   
• Assist documentation with screen captures.
  
  
10. Specific Questions From Me (depends on position).
    
    
11. Final Steps
    
    
• Any questions?
• When you can expect to hear from me. Call me if I don't get to you by that date.