thanks for some pointers.
I have typed up a job description to go with each app form at the jobcentre on monday for interviews.
My plan is to get them to complete the form, they have read the main points about the job, including pay, uniform, duties, h&s bits, confidentiality etc, what training is expected etc, I have also included the days and hrs available. This way, if they decide it isn't for them, they don't have to fill it in.
In the interview bit, then we know they are interested in the work available, and can explain flexible working, extra hours to cover sick, jobs out of the area and for them to tell us why they want the job, and a bit about their background etc.
Does all this seem right? I'm trying to get a structure to follow. I really want to ask each applicant the same questions and give out to them the same information so i can compare them.