1) How long have you known the candidate? Define your relationship with the candidate and the circumstances whereby you met.

2) Comment on the candidate’s career progress to date and his/her career focus.

3) What do you consider to be the candidate’s major strengths? Comment on the factors that distinguish the candidate from other individuals at his/her level.

4) What do you consider to be the candidate’s major weaknesses?

5) Comment on the candidate’s potential for senior management. Do you see him/her as a future leader?

6) Describe the candidate as a person. Comment on his/her ability to establish and maintain relationships, sensitivity to others, self-confidence, attitude, etc. Specifically comment on the candidate's behaviour or skills in a group setting/team environment.