You will be producing a document aimed at newly appointed managers that describes how to plan for effective selection interviews.
The aim is to appoint the best candidate for the job vacancy.
Start by explaining why interviews are very useful as part of the selection process.
But, are there any potential problems surrounding the interview process?
Having a clear plan should make the process much more efficient and effective.
Stage 1: Pre-Interview
This would involve 'shortlisting'.
What criteria would be considered in this process?
What key features would be identified from the recruitment documentation?
Once candidates are selected, then the HR Department should choose which method of interview should be chosen.
What methods of interview can you think of?
The questions should then be decided on.
Employers can ask a mix of open and closed questions.
Why?
Will you include testing as part of the selection process?
What questions would never be asked and why?
The date and times of the interviews together with a suitable location would be chosen.
What would make an ideal location?
The interviewers would be identified and informed.
How would you let the candidates know about the interview arrangements?
What information would you communicate to them?
Stage 2: The interview
What would be an appropriate protocol for interviewers?
Consider being polite and professional.
What documentation would the interviewer bring with them?
Would a checklist be useful for the interviewer?
Why would all candidates be asked the same questions?
Stage 3: Post interview
Suitable candidates would be identified in order of the interviewers preferences.
References may be checked at this stage.
How would you make a formal job offer to a candidate?
If the candidate accepts what final checks may still have to be made?
What final communication would be made to the successful candidate?
What communication would be made to the unsuccessful candidates?
