Readymade Interview Questions

Introduction Part 1. The recruitment process Defining the job The person specification Designing the recruitment and selection process Making the vacancy known Deciding how applications are to be made Receiving and documenting applications Selection Invitation to attend for interview Final steps Making the offer of employment Induction 2. The interview The selection process Preparing for the interview The interview itself Note-taking Interpretation and decision-making 3. Asking questions The function of questions The types of question Listening to the replies Body language Note-taking and keeping records. Part 2. The questions 4. The welcome Overall objectives Welcome and introductions Establishing rapport Explaining the selection process Knowledge of the organisation Knowledge of the post to be filled Is all well? Building a smooth bridge 5. The CV: times past Overall objectives Filling in the gaps Relating past to future Professional and technical competence 6. The present: the jpb Overall objectives The scope and responsibilities of the candidate's present or most recent post The match with what the candidate has to offer Expectations of rewards 7. The present: personal circumstances Overall objectives Outside interests and activities Self-image 8. The future Overall objectives Long-term career goals The link between career and private plans 9. The awkward candidate Shyness and talking too little Talking too much Excessive nerves Trying to dominate Using physical attraction Evading the issue Lying and unacceptable deceipt 10. The final stages Overall objectives Answering the candidate's questions Final information Is the candidate still interested? The remaining stages Leaving a good final impression On the way out Making an offer Providing feedback Induction and early training Bibliography Sources of reference Index

Malcolm Peel