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APPENDIX. A SAMPLE PSYCHOLOGICAL REPORT Low Social Comfort Interview Probes: Reference Probe Questions: This person appears to have a somewhat low need for social contact and may be somewhat shy or uncomfortable with others. This may reduce his effectiveness in work roles that require the ability to engage in "small talk" or entertain strangers, Remember, however, some people who have low needs for social contact can still be good conversationalists and be effective in social situations where they do not have to deal with many new acquaintances. During the interview, attempt to assess this person's ability to be at ease with people and to handle the important social aspects of the job. Ask him to describe the social aspects of his job (for example, entertaining customers); listen for signs of discomfort or resentment. Ask him if he finds it enjoyable, or just part of the job. Ask him to describe the types of interpersonal contact he has on his job. Which of these social roles does he like the most, the least? How would his co-workers describe his interpersonal style? Make it a special point to observe this person's ease in meeting with you and other people who are part of the interview process. Was he able to relax during the interview? Was he able to put you at ease or was the conversation awkward? When talking with his references ask the following types of questions. "How does he compare with people in similar positions in his ability to initiate contact with others?" "Does this person eventually warm up to others and participate in important social functions or does he tend to be a loner?" "How did (do) other employees (subordinates) perceive him? Aloof? Hard to get to know? Approachable?" @2004 - THE WATERS CONSULTING GROUP, INC Pagee9 lHI, 1"'0R-"'"0' I' PROPRIET.,",Y I'FOR-'IATID' ANDTHESOLE PROPERlY OF WCC. "C nil' 1"0",L\110N IS 'OTTO BE REPRODLCED FOR "Y REA-'()N wnHwr'nŒ WRIlTE' "",II<;ION OF W"(;.I'c.