Readymade Interview Questions
3rd Edition
Published on 1. August 2001
Book
Paperback/Softback
160 pages
978-0-7494-3621-6 (ISBN)
Description
Poor recruitment causes many problems and can cost a company customers and business. Most managers will be faced with interviewing candidates- something relatively common, but at which few people are naturally adept. Many are given no formal training for this critical task, and as a result need to spend some time mastering the skills involved in successful interviewing.
This practical guide deals with every phase of the recruitment process, from defining the job vacancy to designing the application form and structuring the interview. It is the crucial issue of questioning, however, that lies at the heart of the interview process, and this book helps you to get it right- first time.
Readymade Interview Questions provides advice on asking the right questions in the right way and in the best order, as well as tips on listening to and interpreting the answers. Nearly 200 proven interview questions are included, with typical response and possible interpretations to determine which candidate is best for the job.
While it is an ideal book for the less experienced interviewer, Readymade Interview Questions is also invaluable for those who need to re-examine and improve their technique.
This practical guide deals with every phase of the recruitment process, from defining the job vacancy to designing the application form and structuring the interview. It is the crucial issue of questioning, however, that lies at the heart of the interview process, and this book helps you to get it right- first time.
Readymade Interview Questions provides advice on asking the right questions in the right way and in the best order, as well as tips on listening to and interpreting the answers. Nearly 200 proven interview questions are included, with typical response and possible interpretations to determine which candidate is best for the job.
While it is an ideal book for the less experienced interviewer, Readymade Interview Questions is also invaluable for those who need to re-examine and improve their technique.
More details
Edition
3rd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 218 mm
Width: 135 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
241 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7494-3621-6 (9780749436216)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Previous edition
Malcolm Peel
Readymade Interview Questions
Book
05/1996
2nd Edition
Kogan Page Ltd
€31.13
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Person
Malcolm Peel, a recruitment specialist, worked for the Institute of Management as Head of Consultancy and Advisory Services. Margaret Dale, who has updated this edition, is an employment consultant and adviser to a consortium of universities on HRM issues. She is also the author of How to be a Better Interviewer, Successful Recruitment and Selection and Developing Management Skills (all published by Kogan Page).
Content
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