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WASP

WASP is a recruitment interview technique used by employers to assess candidate competencies and job suitability. This structured approach helps interviewers evaluate responses systematically and make consistent hiring decisions. Learn what this interview method involves and how it's applied in the selection process.
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I am trying to find out any info about the WASP technique used in recruitment and selection interviews. I have never heard of it-Is there anyone with any information on this?

Thanks

Pete
Pete McOnie

I am trying to find out any info about the WASP technique used in recruitment and selection interviews. I have never heard of it-Is there anyone with any information on this?

Thanks

Pete
Pete McOnie

5 Responses

  1. WASP
    WELCOME – intro / build rapport / explain the format of interview

    ACQUIRE INFORMATION – Get the candidate to talk through their CV / strengths & weaknesses / probe as necessary

    SUPPLY INFORMATION – Brief company history / expand on job description / package / Q&A’s

    PLAN & PART – What’s going to happen next & when / thank-you & good-bye.

  2. explanation
    WASP in brief…..

    Welcome
    – put candidate at ease
    – explain purpose of interview
    – Run through structure of interiew
    – explain about notes

    Ask
    – all to do with asking questions and collecting information about candidate

    Supply
    – information about organisation/job/role

    Part
    – tying up loose ends of interview and ending positively

    Hope this is of help

    email me if you need more info.

    Linda

  3. WASP trechnique
    Pete
    I have developed a 2-page skill process checklist around WASP – really useful for interview role plays. It gives the Observors a good structure to deliver feedback to the Interviewer. I am very happy to send you (or anyone else) a copy. Just email me on info@abctrainingsolutions.biz
    Happy Days!
    Bryan

  4. ha ha
    And I thought WASP was a clandestine way of planning illegal discriminatory activity, given that it also stands for
    White
    Anglo
    Saxon
    Protestant

    (No I’m not being serious!
    😉

  5. I thought I’d invented it!
    I use WASP this way when interviewing candidates:
    W- worries and concerns
    A- ambitions and aspirations
    S- strengths and weaknesses
    P- present position

    I run a Recruiters Academy for anyone who wants to become better at recruitment and selection for either corporate or search firms.
    regards
    Thomas King

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