Interviewing Success Woman’s Peer Group Presentation Rose M. Haensly Chapter Executive NECA-Western NY Chapter
Defining Success: Webster’s definition: an event that accomplishes its intended purpose. Different areas of success: *Career *Health *Spiritual *Family/Friends Success in HR Management: Finding the Right Person for the Right Job.
Focus: Interviewing Success Goals as the Interviewer: 1. Fill an open position with the most qualified person. 2. Fill an open position in the most economical manner. 3. Fill it as soon as possible.
What can go WRONG?? Filling the position with the wrong person Cost of turnover to your profits Cost of disruption to other employees and to your customers
The PLAN to get it right the first time: Decide what type of person best fits the personality of the manager. Determine the skills & education level truly necessary for the position. Determine the specific job duties-have a job description, including standard office procedures. (SOP) Determine the level of compensation and benefits your company is willing to pay to obtain the right person, the first time!
Pre-screening Process Ways of disqualifying candidates to decide who to interview: Does the cover letter catch my attention? Does the resume list experience & education that meets the minimum qualifications? Are there any spelling/grammar errors? Could also utilize a telephone interview.
Successful Interviewing Tips Examine Resumes/Applications carefully Consider an interview to be an exchange of information. Get as much as you can. Stay on Track-Do not discuss personal issues Prepare a list of questions/benefits. Talk Less – Listen More Consider Compatibility within department Don’t lead the candidate or guide answers
What NOT to ask at the Interview Family Questions Religion Questions National Origin Questions Political Affiliation Questions Do you have children or plan on having them Have you ever been injured on the job Have you ever been arrested What year did you graduate from HS What year were you born Do you have any disabilities
Follow up after the interview Do your homework on the final candidates- check references and education Make sure pre-employment tests are relevant Call back for second interview-have different questions and give more information Pre-employment / Post-Offer Testing: Physical Drug/Alcohol Screening Lie Detector Testing Make an offer to the final candidate in writing
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