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Interviewing 101

A simple framework for interviews that are consistent, fair, and fast, and that candidates actually enjoy.

In the 10-page guide

  • How to prepare
  • A 30-minute interview framework
  • How to ask better questions
  • What not to ask
  • Bias and evaluation
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Interview Kit

Everything for one interview loop: the plan, a question bank, a 30-minute interview guide, scorecards, and a debrief page.

Interview plan
The role, what success looks like, and who covers which focus area.
Question bank
Behavioral questions for six common competencies, with follow-ups.
Interview guide
The 30-minute framework, with what to say at each step.
Scorecard
A 4-point rating for each focus area, with space for evidence.
Debrief
Panel ratings side by side, the decision, and next steps.
Built-in guidance
A how-to box at the top you delete before sharing.
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About this guide

What the Interviewing 101 guide covers

A simple framework for interviews that are consistent, fair, and fast, and that candidates actually enjoy. Written for founders and hiring managers at small and growing companies, in plain language, with federal rules and state notes for California, New York, Illinois, Texas, and Florida.

The 10-page guide covers how to prepare; a 30-minute interview framework; how to ask better questions; what not to ask; bias and evaluation. It comes with 1 editable Word template: Interview Kit. It is also part of the First Hire Kit.

Price: $49, one-time purchase, instant download. General guidance, not legal advice: review finished documents with your legal counsel.

Questions

Frequently asked

What is a structured interview?

Every candidate for a role gets the same core questions, scored against the same criteria, by interviewers who each cover a defined area. It makes hiring decisions more consistent and easier to explain.

What questions should interviewers avoid?

Anything about age, family plans, religion, national origin, health, or other protected characteristics, and in many states, salary history. The guide includes a list of off-limits topics.

Is this legal advice?

No. ModuleHire HR guides and templates are general guidance. Review anything that affects an employee with your legal counsel before you use it.

How do I get the files?

Right after checkout you get a download page and an email link. Everything you buy also lives in your library at hr.modulehire.com/library.html, so you can download it again any time.

Which states do the guides cover?

Guides on topics where state law matters, such as pay, leave, hiring, and terminations, include state notes for California, New York, Illinois, Texas, and Florida alongside federal rules.