Selection interviewing
The techniques and skills of selection interviewing are described in this chapter
under the following headings:
● purpose;
● advantages and disadvantages of interviews;
● nature of an interview;
● interviewing arrangements;
● preparation;
● timing;
● planning and structuring interviews;
● interviewing approaches;
● interview techniques – starting and finishing;
● interviewing techniques – asking questions;
● selection interviewing skills;
● coming to a conclusion;
● dos and don’ts of selection interviewing.
PURPOSE
The purpose of the selection interview is to obtain and assess information about a
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