| Employee selection and recruitment is one of the most | | | | future orientation as well as goals and aspirations of |
| important functions that a company's HR department | | | | the person, which need to be matched with the career |
| has to perform. Selecting the right person for the job is | | | | growth opportunities that the job offers. |
| no easy task, but it is imperative for effective | | | | "What is your preferred management style?" - This is |
| recruitment that can have important consequences for | | | | especially valid for roles where people management is |
| a company going forward. The personal interview is | | | | involved and displays aspects of team working and |
| one of the most commonly used techniques used to | | | | leadership style of the candidate. |
| assess the suitability of candidates for a job, and | | | | "List 3 achievements of which you are proud of" - This |
| asking good interview questions is vital to conducting | | | | question indicates the level of confidence and self |
| an interview effectively. Here are just a few good | | | | esteem of the individual. People who have a list of |
| interview questions: | | | | achievements are likely to be self assured and |
| 'What has been the key challenges faced by you in | | | | confident too. |
| your career so far and how did you face these | | | | The interview process provides an invaluable chance |
| challenges?" - This question brings the problem solving | | | | for an employer to get a preview of how a candidate |
| and entrepreneurial abilities of the candidate. | | | | is really like. Asking good interview questions increases |
| "What are your personal aims in life?" - Reveals the | | | | the effectiveness of the selection process. |