NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY

Human Resources – Employment Services3/15/2012

Value & Anatomy of a Supplemental Question

NEW JOB ALERT!

Widget Research SpecialistNC State University is excited to announce we are now accepting applications for a Widget Research Specialist position.  The Research Specialist will be responsible for researching widgets and engaging the NC community in establishing North Carolina as an international expert in the widget industry.

Required Education/Experience:- Master’s Degree or higher- Experience in widget research

Preferred Education/Experience:- Ph.D.- At least 5 years of experience in widget research- Specific experience in researching red widgets

Apply online at http://jobs.ncsu.edu today!

Applicants!

Widget Research SpecialistNC State University is excited to announce we are now accepting applications for a Widget Research Specialist position.  The Research Specialist will be responsible for researching widgets and engaging the NC community in establishing North Carolina as an international expert in the widget industry.

Required Education/Experience:- Master’s Degree or higher- Experience in widget research

Preferred Education/Experience:- Ph.D.- At least 5 years of experience in widget research- Specific experience in researching red widgets

Apply online at http://jobs.ncsu.edu today!

Supplemental Question 1: What is your highest level of education attained?

• High School Diploma / GED • Associate's Degree• Bachelor's Degree• Master's Degree• Ph.D.

Supplemental Question 2: How many years of widget research experience do you have?

• None.  I do not have any widget-making experience.• Less than 1 year• 1-3 years• 3-5 years• 5-10 years• 10+ years

Supplemental Question 3: Please briefly describe your widget research experience.  If applicable, please include details regarding research of red widgets.

(open ended)

The Value of a Supplemental Question

Efficiency only viable candidates are presented

Effectiveness

allows you to elicit very specific

information from applicants that may be difficult to find on a CV or Resume

Identifies All-Starsallows for highly-skilled applicants to differentiate themselves

The Anatomy of a Supplemental Question

Create Relevant Questions• Base disqualifying questions on

requirements

Cover the bases• Try to anticipate all of the possibilities

Think “Value”• Avoid Yes/No when a similar question

can get better information.

Ex. Do you have a Master’s Degree in Engineering?Ex2. Do you have (or will you have by

date of hire) a Master’s Degree or higher

in Engineering or related field?

Ex. Do you have a Master’s Degree?

Ex2. What is your highest level of education attained?

• High School Diploma / GED• Associate's Degree• Bachelor's Degree• Master's Degree• Ph.D.