What kind of interview and selection process will there be?

Date: 2015-10-07; view: 363.

You will begin by asking for and looking through CVs (BrE) or résumés (AmE), unless you have a special template or application form designed by the company. You will than draw up a shortlist of candidates and call these people for interview.

At the interview there are a number of stages that you will probably go through:

1. Begin by establishing rapport with the candidate. They will be nervous, and you want to put them at their ease so that they can answer questions properly. You can also check their ability to socialize and be friendly.

2. Outline the company background and where the job fits.

3. Encourage the candidate to talk about how their skills and experience are relevant. Ask open-ended questions and keen the interview moving and on track.

4. Close the interview and indicate to the candidate the next step and the timeframe.

5. Rate the candidate while they're fresh in your mind. Keep a record.

After the interview, and depending on the job, there may be further tests. These can include practical tests (of manual skills or computing skills) and psychometric tests (e.g. problem-solving, decision-making, interpersonal skills). Some large companies have special assessment centers to do these tests.

Finally, before selecting the best candidate and making a job offer, you may want to do some background checks. At a minimum this involves calling former employers who were listed by the candidate as references.

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