It’s a good idea to choose a place that is:

• comfortable
• quiet.

You can give the worker a glass of water before you begin.

You can start by telling the worker a bit about yourself.

For example, your name and where you grew up.

If you have someone else supporting you, make sure they say a bit about themselves too.

It’s a good idea to first explain how you are going to interview the worker.

You can explain:

• how long you’ll interview them
• when they can ask questions, for example at the end.

You can let them know if you or someone with you will take notes.

It’s a good idea to let them know you are happy to repeat a question if they didn’t understand it.

You can ask them to do a task that will be part of the job.

For example, moving you in and out of bed.

At the end of the interview, let the worker know what will happen next.

For example, if you will contact their referees.

Referees are people who can tell you about the worker before you decide to hire them.

It’s a good idea to tell the worker when you will contact them about:

• getting the job
• not getting the job.