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Return To Careers Article Archive   Recruitment Interview By Saurya Ghosal Recruitment interview is the way to assess and select a candidate if his/her ability and qualification meets the available job requirements. It usually consists of a series of questions - asked by the interview board - so as to deduce the candidates ability and to see if he/she fits rightly for the post. Studies have finished (but learning process is continuous) and it is time to go around searching for a job. If one asks whether it was for a job that we all study, well, no would be the answer. We all study in our schools and colleges for knowledge relating to everything that is important or will help one to lead his/her life in a better way. But doing a job is to make an earning by making use of all the skills or knowledge you have acquired during your college days. Ideally, it should be a balance of both these two. As a prospective job seeker starts his/her hunt by shooting off a set of resumes to various companies around, and if the person is found eligible for a particular post, the employer in turn invites the candidate to their recruitment interview. And there starts the drama. The interview board will pose a series of recruitment interview questions to the candidate so as to assess his/her personality, knowledge of the subject, attitude and skill. That is the thick of the action as far as a recruitment interview is concerned and hence the candidate should be doubly prepared for the prospective recruitment interview questions that possibly would come in his way. From an interview boards point of view, the recruitment interview questions should be specific about the requirements of the job for which they are conducting recruitment interviews, should be sharp and to the point and has the variety to test and subsequently judge the candidate in all the necessary aspects within the stipulated time of 30 or 40 minutes. For an interviewers perspective readying for a recruitment interview, here are some words of wisdom, Prepare and make a note of recruitment interview questions in advance. Spontaneity helps, but not always. Recruitment interview questions should be prepared according the companys field of interest and the job requirements. Arrange the seating in a relaxed way, clear your desks, exude a serious intent and make sure to keep the interviewee at ease. Begin the recruitment interview by giving a brief introduction of the company, its motives and its role in a bigger industry perspective. Recruitment interview questions should be open ended like what, tell me and how, thereby prodding the candidate to do more talking. Ideally, in a recruitment interview, the candidate should be doing 90% of the talking. High pressures seldom expose the candidates qualities. Hence ideally the recruitment interview questions should be posed in a calm and relaxed atmosphere And finally, as a first line of screening in the recruitment interview, you can use a psychometric test or graphology and keep the results with you, in order to discuss the result and your feedback with the candidate. The position in the test is a discussion factor only and not a deciding element. Also, ensure that the test had been conducted in your premises. Now, from an interviewees point of view, as a preparation for the recruitment interview questions, he/she ideally should be Doing enough research on the company, its motives and aims and the current status in the industry. Such details can be obtained from the company website. Prepare thoroughly on technical matters that is related to your job and qualification. Most of the recruitment interview questions can be based on the requirements of the company. If you already have another job offer or have been interviewed by the companys immediate competitor, do mention such points to the recruitment interview board. Review and be clear about your personal goals. Speak openly about it and say how you plan to achieve them. The recruitment interview board always focuses on the attitude of the candidates. Have a clear and updated resume that speaks out your qualification, work experiences and other skills. The references you mention should be reputable and good in nature and make sure that theyd each be more than happy if contacted. Most of all, keep a charming and positive outlook. It is the overall attitude of the candidate that makes or breaks the recruitment interview deal. These are a general set of observations on recruitment interview and associated recruitment interview questions. The weight-age of the contents of the recruitment interview questions may vary with the company or the recruitment interview board. The candidate should be prepared mentally for any sort of recruitment interview questions. It is all about being positive and yes, being smart and rational! About the Author: Saurya Ghosal for http://www.creativeinterview.com Read more about Interviews http://www.creativeinterview.com/Tips-for-Job-Interview.html Copyright 2005 http://www.creativeinterview.com keywords: Career | Careers | Jobs Cad Jobs

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