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Interviews — HFD

The employment interview is the most used and often the least valid selection device used by management. Too often interviewers are ill prepared and may be influenced by irrelevant personality factors to determine who is best for the job. That is why we suggest having more than one person interview each of the candidates. Of course, each interviewer should be trained on the “how” of conducting an interview.

Preparing for an interview

When interviewing candidates, it is helpful to remember the following four points:

  1. Carefully review the job description prior to the interview - Having a detailed job description that accurately sets forth both the requirements of the position and the skills, education, and background required to do the job is essential to finding the right person for the position. Additionally, it is important that the person interviewing the applicant understands what the position requires, especially if someone in a department other than the one in which the job opening is located conducts the initial interview.
  1. Carefully review the application form prior to interviewing - Prior to conducting an interview, employers should review the completed application. Employers should look for unexplained lapses of employment...


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