Manage Interviews

Overview

This step-by-step procedure outlines how to Manage Interviews in M-Pathways Human Resource Management System (HRMS) - Recruiting.

Important Information

• The Interview Schedule information you enter into M-Pathways does not automatically populate Microsoft Outlook or Google calendars.
• Using the Interview Schedule page automatically dispositions the Applicant to “Interview”.
• Interview Schedule information can be sent via e-mail to the Applicant and appears on their applicant homepage.
• Interview Schedule information can be sent via e-mail to the Interview Team.
• For information on how to attach interview notes, see Add Notes and Attachments to a Job Opening.
• For assistance with interview questions and notes refer to the eRecruit Department Resources page.

Step-by-Step Process

1. Search for the Job Opening ID.

Note: If the Job Opening ID is unknown, enter known values in search criteria field(s). For more information on how to search for a job opening, see Search Job Openings.

2. Check the applicable Applicant Name box(es).

View Select Applicant screenshot



3. Select Manage Interviews from the Group Actions > Recruiting Actions drop-down menu.
4. Enter or select the interview Date.

View Interview Schedule screenshot



5. Enter the Start Time.
6. Enter the End Time.
7. Verify or lookup the Time Zone.
8. Select a value from the Interview Type drop-down list.
9. If applicable, check the Notify Applicant box to send an e-mail reminder to the Applicant which also posts a notification on their Careers homepage.

Note: When you submit the interview schedule, the e-mail is automatically sent to the Applicant and the notification is posted on their Careers homepage.

10. If applicable, check the Notify Interview Team box to send an e-mail reminder to the Interview Team.

Note: When you submit the interview schedule, the e-mail is automatically sent to the Interview Team.

11. Enter or lookup the Interviewers Empl ID.

Notes:

• Any U-M employee can be an Interviewer.
• It is important to complete all Interview group box fields. This information populates the notification sent to Applicants and Interviewers.

View Interviewers screenshot



12. If applicable, click Comments or go to Step 15.
13. Enter Comments. Comments entered do not appear in the notification to the Applicant.

Note: Follow these recommendations when entering details in the Comments field:

• Order: Include the most recent comment at the top.
• Spacing: Use two line breaks between comments when possible.
• Format: <<MM/DD/YY First initial Last Name: Comment>>.
• General communication: Include any brief, pertinent comments related to the scheduled interview.
14. Click OK.
15. Click Add Interviewer to add additional Interviewers and repeat Steps 4-15.

Note: For group interviews, enter the same interview schedule information as the previous interview.

16. (Optional) Enter the Location in the Venue Information group box.
17. Click Save as Draft or Submit.