Human Resources – Interview Effectiveness
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A job interview is a vital process in any organization. This can be the start off point of impressive careers and successful company directions. There are plenty of ways to have the best job interview, but there are just as many ways to botch it. Those which undermine the effectiveness of interviews can and must be avoided by both the interviewer and the interviewee.
The lack of preparation for the interview often leads to a bad start. Last minute change of venue for the interview, exceeding time allotments for each interviewee, individual folders with bio-data of the interviewee and rating sheets are not ready, and failure to notify the reception desk of the scheduled interviews and where to direct applicants, are petty nuances that should have been attended to in advance. On the part of the interviewee, he must anticipate questions that may be asked and prepare for them. He must also condition one’s self physically, mentally, and emotionally to help build his confidence.
Questions that do not have relevance and importance in determining the suitability of the candidate to the position is also a factor in rendering the interview useless. The interviewer’s questions may not yield the appropriate response. The tendency of the interviewee may be to impress.
The atmosphere in an interview is almost always tense and formal. The interviewer is cautious and probing with his questions, while the interviewee is guarded with his answers. In such a situation, it would be difficult to get the best out of a two-way exchange of information.
Time may also be an undermining factor on the effectiveness of an interview. If punctuality and time limits are not observed it will give the impression of unprofessionalism on the part of the party who caused the delay. This is the wrong way to start a prospective business relationship.
Works Cited
Chapman, Alan. “Job Interviews.” 1995-2008. Businessballs.com. 3 July 2008
http://www.businessballs.com/interviews.htm
Claque, Carolyn. “The Job Interview.” February 2004. Youth Development. 3 July 2008
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