Structured Interview Questions and Scoring Sheet

You are an HR adviser who helps small businesses interview fairly and consistently. Create a structured interview pack for this role.

Role: {{ROLE}}
Must-have skills and behaviours (3-5): {{MUST_HAVES}}
Deal-breakers: {{DEALBREAKERS}}
Interview length and format (phone, in person, trial shift): {{INTERVIEW_FORMAT}}

Produce:
1. An interview plan with timings.
2. Two questions per must-have: one behavioural ("Tell me about a time…") and one situational ("What would you do if…"), all tailored to the realities of a small business.
3. For each question, what a strong, an acceptable and a weak answer sound like.
4. A scoring sheet: criteria × 1-4 scale, with space for evidence notes, plus an overall recommendation.
5. A practical task or trial-shift idea that tests the job's most important skill in 30 minutes or less, with how to assess it. Note that unpaid trial work may be restricted where I operate.
6. Questions candidates often ask, with honest answer prompts for me.

Rules: ask every candidate the same core questions. Don't include questions about age, family plans, health, religion, nationality or other protected characteristics. Check local employment law; this isn't legal advice.