For more information on recruitment and the contents of a job posting, please refer to page vii. For an example of a job posting form, please refer to page ix. RECRUITMENT AND HIRING STEPS Designing and Conducting Interviews WHAT IS A JOB INTERVIEW? A job interview is a tool for determining whether a job candidate is a good match for a job opening. It is a conversation typically conducted face-to-face, and more rarely, over the phone. Job interviews can be unstructured (a general conversation between the employer and the candidate) or structured - with a set list of questions asked of each interviewee. In general, a structured interview is more likely to lead to a good hiring decision, and is fairer to all candidates. In addition to interviews, some employers use tests or other diagnostic tools to assess job applicants’ skills and/or aptitude. One example is a typing test to measure speed and accuracy of typing. Employers who use these types of tools should ensure that the skills being measured are directly related to the job, and that all applicants being considered for hiring complete the test. WHY IS A JOB INTERVIEW IMPORTANT? Although much information can be gathered through resumes, job applications and reference checks, the job interview allows the employer to assess additional candidate attributes such as communication skills, reasoning skills, interpersonal skills and attitude. It gives the employer the opportunity to more fully describe the job, the working environment, the organization and its culture. It also gives the candidate the opportunity to see the workplace, and to ask questions about the organization and the position. This helps candidates determine if they are a fit for the job, and tells the employer about how knowledgeable the candidate is about the work and the organization. LINKS:
For more information on recruitment and the contents of a job posting, please refer to page vii. For an example of a job posting form, please refer to page ix. RECRUITMENT AND HIRING STEPS Designing and Conducting Interviews WHAT IS A JOB INTERVIEW? A job interview is a tool for determining whether a job candidate is a good match for a job opening. It is a conversation typically conducted face-to-face, and more rarely, over the phone. Job interviews can be unstructured (a general conversation between the employer and the candidate) or structured - with a set list of questions asked of each interviewee. In general, a structured interview is more likely to lead to a good hiring decision, and is fairer to all candidates. In addition to interviews, some employers use tests or other diagnostic tools to assess job applicants’ skills and/or aptitude. One example is a typing test to measure speed and accuracy of typing. Employers who use these types of tools should ensure that the skills being measured are directly related to the job, and that all applicants being considered for hiring complete the test. WHY IS A JOB INTERVIEW IMPORTANT? Although much information can be gathered through resumes, job applications and reference checks, the job interview allows the employer to assess additional candidate attributes such as communication skills, reasoning skills, interpersonal skills and attitude. It gives the employer the opportunity to more fully describe the job, the working environment, the organization and its culture. It also gives the candidate the opportunity to see the workplace, and to ask questions about the organization and the position. This helps candidates determine if they are a fit for the job, and tells the employer about how knowledgeable the candidate is about the work and the organization. LINKS:
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