Alex, You wer very thorough in your response. Thank you. It sounds like you do a great job of preparing for the interview. You alluded to the job description but that really needs to be the centerpiece of the whole process. Designing a job description which clearly lays out the responsibilities and the qualifications for the position will then drive the interview process, in particular the questions which are asked of the applicant. I like the fact that you create a list of questions, which I then assume will be asked of each applicant. This provides you with a easy way to compare your candidates. Not only is your preparation spot on but it also sounds like your execution of the interview is as well. You are wise to consider the cultural fit of the applicant into your environment as well as their experience which prepares them to take on a particular position. It sounds to me like you have interviewed well in the past and built a process which works very well for you. Dr. Patricia Kapper