Copyright © 2005 Thomson Business & Professional Publishing. All rights reserved.8–18–1 Effective Interviewing Conducting an Effective Interview Planning the interview Controlling the interview Using effective questioning techniques Questions to Avoid Yes/No questions Obvious questions Questions that rarely produce a true answer Leading questions Illegal questions Questions that are not job related
Copyright © 2005 Thomson Business & Professional Publishing. All rights reserved.8–28–2 Questions Commonly Used in Selection Interviews Figure 8–8
Copyright © 2005 Thomson Business & Professional Publishing. All rights reserved.8–38–3 “Tell me about yourself”……. Start with the end in sight (why should I hire you? Establish rapport Sketch the “big picture” Then focus with examples Showcase communication skills Highlight the benefits you bring Finish strong
Copyright © 2005 Thomson Business & Professional Publishing. All rights reserved.8–48–4 “Tell me about your weaknesses” Cite a weakness that can prove to be an asset Identify a corrected weakness Cite a lesson learned Identify an unrelated skill deficit Deflect
Copyright © 2005 Thomson Business & Professional Publishing. All rights reserved.8–58–5 Selection Process Flowchart Figure 8–3
Copyright © 2005 Thomson Business & Professional Publishing. All rights reserved.8–68–6 Problems in the Interview Halo Effect Snap Judgments Negative Emphasis Biases and Stereotyping Cultural Noise
Copyright © 2005 Thomson Business & Professional Publishing. All rights reserved.8–78–7 Learning Objectives Diagram the sequence of a typical selection process. Identify three types of selection tests and legal concerns about their uses. Discuss several types of selection interviews and some key considerations in conducting these interviews. Explain how legal concerns affect background investigations of applicants and use of medical examinations in the selection process.