I actually do the opposite in the sense that I don't really go over the contract - one since there is nothing in it that is unusual compared to caregivers around me that actually have contracts. I keep the conversation going and keep them talking. I am more likely to get info out of them doing that then asking direct questions - ie stuff just slips out. It also gives me an idea of what they are going to be like to work with in the sense of whether they do act "friendly" and chat or do they seem defensive and withdrawn. Throughout the conversation I do bring up key points of the contract and put in the info and get the info I want. I go through the handout in the sense of telling them what each section is about and which forms need to be returned and that gives me the opportunity to discuss their timeline and I can assess how serious I think they are. I then give them the contract to take home and read and tell them to contact me with any questions - which unless they are planning to challenge a rule there shouldn't be as it is written in plain language.

I guess when I first started out I did stick more to my contract outline for the purpose of how to conduct the interview. But now I build it more into the conversation. Sort of the same as I teach - at first I had lesson plans and now I wing it more but know what to build in if that makes sense.