BNI Warriors Applicant Interview & Expectations

BNI Warriors Applicant Interview & Expectations

Let’s help to set the expectations of membership when interviewing an applicant. Keep in mind that this is just a place to start the conversation. You can add any questions you feel are pertinent or applicable to your chapter’s needs.
Date*

MonthDayYear
Date
Interviewer 1*
Interviewer 2*
- Applicant's Name*
  
  First NameLast Name
- Date of Interview*
  
  MonthDayYear
  Date
- Company Name*
- Position/Designation *
- What are his/her products/services, describe as in depth as possible.*
- 1. Why did you decide to apply to BNI®, specifically our chapter? *
- 2. What would you say are the strengths you bring to BNI® and our chapter? *
- 3. What do you expect to receive from BNI® and from our chapter?*
- 4. Will the meeting start time pose any problems with your schedule? Are you able to stay for the full meeting each week? *
- 5. BNI® has a clearly defined attendance policy. I’d like to review it with you now, so you have a clear understanding of the policy. You are allowed up to three absences within a rolling six-month period. If you have four absences during that time, you will be asked to leave the chapter. If you have a substitute, you are not considered absent. A substitute does not have to be from your office/business. They can be anyone who is willing to attend the meeting and speak on your behalf at the meeting. Do you have questions about this attendance policy? Are you willing and able to commit to this?*
- 6. If you cannot attend a meeting, will you be able to have a substitute present? Who have you identified as possible substitutes for yourself?*
- 7. Annually, our chapter holds a special event that focuses on increasing referrals for our members. Are you willing to send invitations to people you believe would benefit from an increase in referrals? [Mandatory for new forming chapters and chapters that have an upcoming Visitors’ Day.] What network will you tap in to invite visitors to the chapter?*
- 8. In reviewing your application, we want to make sure we understand what niche you will be representing in our chapter. What specific products and services do you offer in your industry? Is there an area in which you specialize? *
- 9. Is a qualification required to practice your profession? If so, what are your qualifications? Are you also insured, if required for your profession? *
- 10. What do you like most about what you do in regards to your profession?*
- 11. Have you ever been a BNI Member in another chapter before? Which Chapter, when and for how long?*
- 12. Have you ever visited another BNI Chapter? What was your experience? *
- 13. When was the last time you visited our Chapter? Was that your 1st visit, 2nd visit or more?*
- 14. Do you belong to other networking organizations? What was your experience? Do you understand BNI’s Policy of not belonging to other hard contact networks? *
- 15. To help you get onboarded smoothly into the chapter, all new members are required to complete the New Member Success Program on the BNI Business Builder Portal. Will you be able to complete that training? *
- 16. All members participate in our New Member Learning Journey to Success Mentor Program which is tied in with the above mentioned New Member Success Program. Are you willing to dedicate time outside the weekly meeting to conduct One-to-Ones with your fellow members as part of this business building activity? *
- 17. In the next six to 12 months you will be asked to be in a leadership role. Are you willing to consider which role may be appropriate for you and step into a leadership role when the time comes?*
- 18. Are you aware that there are additional dues to cover our meeting fees? The amount is AED____ per week/month/quarter and it is payable to the Secretary/Treasurer upon acceptance of your Membership Application. *
- 19. You may have noticed on your application that upon your acceptance to BNI®, fees are non-refundable without exception. Your application has not yet been accepted. Is there any part of the application review process that has made you become aware that this organization may not be a good fit for you or your business? *
- 20. What reservations do you have about membership in BNI®? *
- 21. Do you have any questions for me about BNI® or our chapter? *
- “Please let your references know that we will be calling them. This helps to expedite the application process. Thank you for your time today. The Membership Committee will let you know the status of your application before the next meeting.”
- 1. Does the Applicant know the Sponsor? *
  
  YesNo
- 2. Has the Sponsor given a Letter of Recommendation?*
  
  YesNo
- 3. How is the Appearance & Poise of the Applicant?*
  
  AcceptableNot Acceptable
- 4. How is the quality and style of communication?*
  
  AcceptableNot Acceptable
- 5. What is the overall attitude of the Applicant?*
  
  PositiveNegative
- 6. What is the behavior style of the Applicant? *
  
  AggressiveAssertivePassiveReservedFriendlyShy
- Strengths Identified: *
- Weaknesses Identified: *
- Any other comments: *
- What would your recommendation be to the commitee?*
- Your Name*
  
  First NameLast Name
- Your Email Address to which you would like a copy of this report to be sent to:*
  example@example.com
- Should be Empty: