The Role of Interviews

EUROCONTROL Selection Task Force (STF) has recognised that interviews are the most widely used and appreciated method for selecting candidates for ab initio controller training both by interviewers and interviewees. This source of data, together with the data obtained from standardised tests intended to gather information and impressions are used at the later stage of decision-making. The interview is also a tool to provide information to candidates. The STF is of the opinion that there is no final solution for the selection interview. In principle, different approaches to interviewing are followed. Also, it should be noted that interviews are in general a broad category of diagnostic instruments applied in the form of a specific dialogue or interaction (question and answer sessions).