Considering the Applications (Preparing for an Interview)
When considering the applications you have received, divide the criteria of the job specification into those that are essential and those that are desirable
When considering the applications you have received, divide the criteria of the job specification into those that are essential and those that are desirable
Although most people are truthful when composing their curriculum vitae (CV), some may be tempted to omit negative facts or to exaggerate their achievements. Analyze each CV carefully to help select interviewees, and prepare questions to ask them.
Once you have decided which recruitment method (or methods) you are going to use, you need to set up an efficient response system that will enable you to deal with applications as quickly and as efficiently as possible, avoiding unnecessary delays.
Avoid wasting time by interviewing only genuinely suitable candidates. If you know of an ideal candidate elsewhere, invite them to apply.
Once the requirements of a job have become clear, the responsibilities and tasks of the position should be detailed in a job description. The skills and experience and type of person needed for the position should then be set out in a job specification.
A job interview rarely lasts longer than an hour, but its consequences may last for years. In order to identify the most suitable candidate for a vacancy, prepare well in advance.