Structured Interview Package (SIP)

Structured Interview Package (SIP)

Structured Interview Package (SIP) 

The SIP assesses the critical dimensions of oral communication, interpersonal, and decision-making skills in a systematic and valid manner. It is a complete package that includes all the information and forms needed to conduct a successful interview.

The SIP includes:

  • A discussion of the interview process including “prohibited” questions, rater and administrator instructions, types of errors, and notes regarding use of the interview.

  • Situational questions directed at each of the dimensions measured, questioning techniques, and characteristics of strong and weak responses.

  • Dimension definitions and evaluative scales, rating forms, suggested cutoff scores, and documentation forms.

Benefits

  • Validity The SIP was developed and validated in 1978 by a consortium of cities. Since that time it has been revised and re-validated several times, most recently in 2018.

  • Completeness The SIP contains all the information and materials to conduct the interview. These include rater and administrator instructions, domain definitions, rating guides and scales, and suggested questions.

  • Economy The SIP is priced to be cost-effective even for small agencies. As a fixed-priced product, agencies with large numbers of candidates find it even more economical.

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FPSI addresses the federal Uniform Guidelines On Employee Selection Procedures.

If you are a representative of an agency interested in upgrading your agency’s recruitment process, promotional exams, or physical ability testing, please visit our FPSI contact page.