Are competence based interviews missing the best candidates Is the drive for consistency and 'fairness' leading employers that use competence based interviews, missing the best candidates. Talking to an old friend today I had an interesting insight into the effectiveness of competency based interviews.The individual concerned is going for a mid level management post with a major international retailer as a duty shift manager. This is a significant drop in responsibility from what she has … [Read more...] about Are competence based interviews missing the best candidates
Universities prepare people academically but what about for work? #job #jobtips
This week I was the proud Dad watching his daughter at her graduation ceremony. She was one of many that graduated from a Gold rated university, She gained a first class honours degree. Won the faculty prize. To top it all in one of the most difficult subjects at University - Physics.Whilst at the ceremony something very strange struck me. Each graduate entered the stage, they walked across the stage to the centre. Shook hands with the Vice Chancellor. Then walked further across the stage … [Read more...] about Universities prepare people academically but what about for work? #job #jobtips
All interview questions fall under one of three types
All interview questions fall under one of three types. Knowing what they are, and trying to do is just a matter of understanding the process. In essence, the employer needs to replace a person or fill a new role. They need to be as productive as fast as possible. Cost as little as possible and fit in with 'The way we do things here'.We need to understand what it is that the interviewer is trying to do. The Killer question You know what it is like. You go for the interview, then at some … [Read more...] about All interview questions fall under one of three types
Interviewer, Heal Thyself
Interviewers rarely get a chance to hear much from the people they've been interrogating. But that does not mean that interviewers have it right or that a bad interview is always the interviewee’s fault. There is plenty of room for job interview help on the employer’s side of the interview equation. The Unprepared For the interviewee, success is all about preparation, but the same holds true for the interviewer. There are interviewers who know little about the job they’re trying to fill, … [Read more...] about Interviewer, Heal Thyself
When can you start? – Book Review
Every now an again there is an author who approached a common activity in a new way. For me Paul Freiberger has done this with a book about interviews skills and approaches.When can you start? by Paul. Freiberger Who is "When can you Start?" for? This is book for people looking to change jobs or approaching interviews for the first time. But I would also suggest that anyone that has not had an interview for a while consider Paul's wise words.Written in a warm conversational tone the … [Read more...] about When can you start? – Book Review
