Stages in The Recruitment Process Vacancy arises Vacancy

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Stages in The Recruitment Process Vacancy arises Vacancy filled Job analysis Interviews and selection

Stages in The Recruitment Process Vacancy arises Vacancy filled Job analysis Interviews and selection Job description Job/Person specification Application forms and short listing Job advertised in appropriate media

Interviews

Interviews

Why would a firm carry out an interview? • To see what the candidate

Why would a firm carry out an interview? • To see what the candidate has to offer the company • They can asses the interviewee's personality • The firm will be looking at; – communication skills – attitude to work – ability to use initiative

Advantages and Disadvantages of interviewing Advantages • Interviewer can directly compare candidates • They

Advantages and Disadvantages of interviewing Advantages • Interviewer can directly compare candidates • They can see how candidates act under pressure • The company can asses the interviewee’s body language and general appearance Disadvantages • Candidates may be nervous so may not act confidently or natural • Because of this the interviewer may not see the best in the candidate, i. e. discrimination • Personal prejudices can influence the interviewers’ choice of candidate • Just because someone performs well in the interview it doesn’t mean they’d be good at the job

Answer 2 The bad thing about interviews is that people get very nervous and

Answer 2 The bad thing about interviews is that people get very nervous and that means that the interviewer might not be seeing what they are really like. People sometimes prepare themselves for an interview so again you are not seeing what they're really like. I think it would be better to get them to work for you on a trial basis so you can get to know them and you can see what they can do. Also the people being interviewed might be feeling ill on the day. On the plus side an interview does let you compare people directly because you see them in the same conditions and can ask the same questions. You also see how they act when they are under pressure.

Body Language The way someone presents themselves, especially in an interview can say a

Body Language The way someone presents themselves, especially in an interview can say a lot about them “ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS!” Your body can betray what your feelings are at an interview. Different candidates will give different impressions to the interview panel by the way they behave in an interview

A person who sits with their arms and legs crossed and their head down.

A person who sits with their arms and legs crossed and their head down. No eye contact with the interview panel. Message to interview panel: "I'm scared and nervous"

A person who slouches in their seat, with their legs outstretched, their hands in

A person who slouches in their seat, with their legs outstretched, their hands in their pockets, looking out of window. Message to interview panel: "I'm not interested and bored"

Sitting straight up in seat, arms resting in lap, looking straight at interviewer (eye

Sitting straight up in seat, arms resting in lap, looking straight at interviewer (eye contact) and smiling. Message to interview panel: " I'm interested and alert"

Leaning forward and stabbing a finger at the interviewer. Angry expression on face. Message

Leaning forward and stabbing a finger at the interviewer. Angry expression on face. Message to interview panel: "I'm aggressive"

How could the candidate benefit from the interview • Candidates get a chance to

How could the candidate benefit from the interview • Candidates get a chance to find out more about the company and the role, such as: – Working conditions – salary – training – facilities – job security – pension or health perks

Interview techniques and tips üDress smartly and appropriately üArrive at least 15 minutes early

Interview techniques and tips üDress smartly and appropriately üArrive at least 15 minutes early üTry to prepare some answers before hand üBe polite and courteous üMaintain eye contact üAlways seem keen and enthusiastic üResearch the company üTry to take with you, your CV or portfolio and references

Don’t forget about how important 1 st impressions are – someone can assess whether

Don’t forget about how important 1 st impressions are – someone can assess whether they like you within 15 seconds of meeting you! ……. So make sure you give the right impression as you may only get one chance! OR