Reference Interview Questions (Click for more information and to download.)
Description: A collection of questions that a hiring manager may ask references provided by a candidate for a job such as a faculty position. Part of the set of documents supporting the Building a World-Class Faculty article.
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The content describes a set of reference interview questions intended for hiring managers evaluating candidates for faculty positions. This collection is part of the resources supporting the “Building a World-Class Faculty” article. To access the questions, one must register for a free account with the HELLO Community.
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