Selection

Question 1

Why is reviewing applications?

Answer 1

A recruitment manager goes through all applications. Comparing skills qualities and experiences. The aim is to shorten don list of candidates.

Question 2

What is shortlisting?

Answer 2

Shortlisted applicants are deemed suitable for the role shortlisting helps narrow down and then people are invited to an interview

Question 3

What happens during a job interview?

Answer 3

Applicants are interviews face to face by on person a panel or in a group. They go through their qualifications they can also evaluate personality traits

Question 4

Give three test examples

Answer 4

Personality assessment- this tells employers how candidates will act with company culture and how they would work in a team.
Situational judgment tests- given hypothetical situations in the work place and how they would solve them
Skills assessment- shows how they demonstrate needed skills like computer or language.

Question 5

What is an assessment centre?

Answer 5

A combination of activities and tests to assess candidate abilities

Question 6

Examples of assessment centre tests

Answer 6

Group exercises- to see leadership and how they work in a team.
Roleplay- playing out hypothetical work situations and how they act under pressure

Question 7

What is the last step?

Answer 7

Informing the successful candidate in writing if they accept you can agree on a starting date