Headcount, hiring & workforce planning · Core

Structured interview

Also called: standardised interview

ELI5

An interview using consistent questions and scoring criteria.

Used in conversation

“The announcement should not get ahead of the agreed process for structured interview.”

Pitch context

You will see “Structured interview” in organisation plans, workforce reviews, change programmes and people reports when the discussion reaches headcount, hiring & workforce planning.

Why it matters: In headcount, hiring & workforce planning, a loose definition can change rights, obligations, approval, disclosure or enforceability.

Caution

Meaning, enforceability and required process vary by jurisdiction and agreement; this definition is not legal advice.

Sources & evidence · 2

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