Interviewing with Intention, Part 2: Reading Between the Lines – Interviewing New Staff with Intention, Insight, and Integrity

Anyone who’s hired for camp long enough has said it – “I can tell within five minutes if they’ll be good.” But while instinct plays a role, great hiring isn’t about hunches; it’s about information. Every interview is a chance to learn who this person might be in your camp community – how they’ll handle conflict, feedback, exhaustion, and a bunk full of campers. The key is asking questions that reveal more than rehearsed answers.

This session focuses on how to design and conduct interviews that are engaging, legally sound, and deeply informative. Participants will learn to move beyond stock questions (“What’s your favorite part about working with kids?”) to ones that uncover mindset, emotional intelligence, and real readiness for camp life.

This is Part 2 of the series. Part 1 will take place on December 9 from 11 am - 12 pm ET. Registration for each session is separate and you can attend Part 2 without having joined Part 1.