The Techniques of Interviewing: I—The Need for Training

Abstract

Dr. Anstey writes with exceptional authority. A First-Class Honours graduate in Mathematics and Psychology of the University of Cambridge, and a Doctor of Philosophy (in Psychology) of the University of London, he joined the Civil Service in 1938 as an Assistant Principal. After war service, in which he first served and was commissioned in the infantry, later becoming major in charge of Army selection tests, he was founder-head of the Civil Service Commission Research Unit. He has worked in the Home Office and the Ministry of Defence and has held his present appointment as Chief Psychologist, Civil Service Commission since 1964.

His publications include Interviewing for the Selection of Staff (with Dr. E. O. Mercer, 1956), Staff Reporting and Staff Development (1961), Committees, How they work and how to work them (1962), all published by Allen and Unwin, and Psychological Tests (Thomas Nelson, 1966).