Interview process and procedure

Summary

A request was made to the Department of Infrastructure for details on interview panel decision-making procedures and marking criteria. The authority responded that they do not hold the requested information and suggested contacting the Cabinet Office instead.

Key Facts

• The Department of Infrastructure does not hold the information regarding interview panel procedures.
• The request was received and answered on the same day, 6 April 2022.
• Applicants are advised to contact the Cabinet Office for potential assistance.
• The response outlines the right to request an internal review or appeal to the Information Commissioner.
• The case reference number is 2371714.

Data Disclosed

• 2371714
• 2022-04-06
• 6 April 2022
• (01624) 686785
• IM1 2RF

Original Request

I`m looking for the information into the procedure and protocol for how an interview panel comes top its decision on who is the best candidate i.e what areas are taken into account when marking the interviewee, is it Interview,Experience/knowledge and courses or is it only one area that is require when making the final decision.

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Full Response Text

Department of Infrastructure Sea Terminal Building, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 2RF

Contact: FOI Response Team Telephone: (01624) 686785 Email: dpo-doi@gov.im

Our ref: 2371714 6 April 2022

Dear ###

We write further to your request which was received on 6 April 2022 and which states:

"I`m looking for the information into the procedure and protocol for how an interview panel comes top its decision on who is the best candidate i.e what areas are taken into account when marking the interviewee, is it Interview,Experience/knowledge and courses or is it only one area that is require when making the final decision."

While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance the Department of Infrastructure does not hold the information requested. You may wish to contact Cabinet Office who may be able to help you.

Please quote the reference number 2371714 in any future communications.

Your right to request a review

If you are unhappy with this response to your freedom of information request, you may ask us to carry out an internal review of the response, by completing a complaint form and submitting it electronically or by delivery/post.

An electronic version of our complaint form can be found by going to our website at https://services.gov.im/freedom-of-information/Review. If you would like a paper version of our complaint form to be sent to you by post, please contact us and we will be happy to arrange for this. Your review request should explain why you are dissatisfied with this response, and should be made as soon as practicable. We will respond as soon as the review has been concluded.

If you are not satisfied with the result of the review, you then have the right to appeal to the Information Commissioner for a decision on; 1. Whether we have responded to your request for information in accordance with Part 2 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015; or 2. Whether we are justified in refusing to give you the information requested.
In response to an application for review, the Information Commissioner may, at any time, attempt to resolve a matter by negotiation, conciliation, mediation or another

form of alternative dispute resolution and will have regard to any outcome of this in making any subsequent decision. More detailed information on your right to a review can be found on the Information Commissioner’s website at www.inforights.im. Should you have any queries concerning this letter, please do not hesitate to contact us. Further information about freedom of information requests can be found at www.gov.im/foi. We will now close your request as of this date.