Why interview guides are indispensable
A conversation guide is more than just a checklist. It is a common thread that guides through the conversation and ensures that all important points are addressed. The advantages are obvious:
- Structure and focus: A guide gives the conversation a clear structure and helps to keep the focus on the relevant topics.
- Efficiency: Through targeted preparation and the clear process, unnecessary discussions are avoided and the time is used optimally.
- Objectivity: A guideline ensures that all employees are treated equally and that the evaluation is based on objective criteria.
- Documentation: The guide serves as the basis for documenting the conversation and enables transparent follow-up.
Conversation guides for different occasions
Depending on the occasion of the conversation, different priorities must be set. Here are some examples:
- Employee appraisal: Focus on performance, development potential and target agreements.
- Annual appraisal: Comprehensive assessment of the past year, outlook on the future and career planning.
- Sick return interview: Support of the employee in the reintegration and clarification of any need for adaptation.
- BEM interview: Joint development of measures to maintain the employee’s ability to work.
- Apprentice interview: Promotion of the professional and personal development of the trainee.

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Evalea: Your digital solution for successful personnel development
With Evalea, you can digitize your personnel development and benefit from numerous advantages:
- Individual interview guidelines: Create individual conversation guides that are perfectly tailored to your needs.
- Central documentation: All call results are stored centrally and can be retrieved at any time.
- Automated processes: Automate recurring tasks such as scheduling and evaluating conversations.
- Transparent evaluations: Receive meaningful evaluations of the performance and development of your employees.
Evalea is the optimal solution to make your appraisal interviews more efficient and effective. See for yourself and request a free demo today!
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