Having the right people in an organization is as important as having correct machinery and the raw materials that would produce the perfect output. Without proper human resources, an organization will never achieve its goals instead may end up not surviving.
In a research conducted amongst 486 managers in the public and private sector of Australia, interview was the common technique used (Hede, Dingsdag 1994). Although information is provided in the Application/CV, the interview will give a better understanding on the capability of executing the tasks, fitting into the organization and most importantly the attitude of the person (Armstrong 2006 p440).
Although interview is the most common method used, the techniques used at the interview has a big impact on the selection.
During an Interview you should virtually open the door of your organization to the interviewee. You check the competency of the interviewee of being able to be a part of the organization in every manner. Hence it is very important to connect with the interviewee. The interviewee should feel comfortable and should be assessed in a manner where how he/she would cope to situations. Instead of listening to their success stories, make them talk over their failures and how they handled. Instead of their academic and professional achievements, they should made to speak about their personality, emotions, ambitions, priorities (de Ros 2017). Similarly, the interviewer should provide accurate information about the organization and the job role so that the interviewee knows if he can adopt to the requirements (Armstrong 2006 p441).
In
Sri Lanka, the interviewer is mostly not prepared. They rush through the
interview with some irrelevant questions (Dharmasiri 2017). Another common mistake
is that holding unwanted superiority and make the interviewee uncomfortable. These
approaches lead into selecting the wrong person. As per the US department of
labour, bad hiring decisions equal to 30% of the employees first year earning
potentials (Dharmasiri 2017).
Conclusion
Interviews
should be conducted in a manner the interviewer and the interviewee have a good
conversation. Both parties will be able to know their expectations and make appropriate
decisions.
References
Armstrong 2006 p440 Human Resource Management Practice. 10th
Edition by Michael Armstrong.
Hede,
Dingsdag 1994 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/j.1468-2389.1994.tb00127.x
de Ros 2017 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNuMpnxLhK8
Interviewing a person by face to face discussion can be the best option practices in our country, but there might be some other methods coming above when it comes to a skill workers recruiting circumstances. So the conclusion made is not applicable at any given situation.
ReplyDeleteYes,
ReplyDeleteSome of the time, interviewers ask questions which are not relevant and make the candidate uncomfortable infront of the panel.
The most important process in recruiting an employee to an organization is to interview him or her so that he or she can determine the level of suitability for that job. There are currently 5 major interview methods in the present (Sojceska, 2019).
ReplyDelete01. Traditional interview
02. Job simulation
03. Casual interview
04. Virtual interview
05. “Selling the job” interview
Interview techniques are the practices you follow during an interview to convince hiring managers that you're the best candidate for the role. The type of interview technique you use can vary depending on the role you're applying for,
ReplyDeleteAlthough it is a globally used method, mechanisms like simulations, aptitude tests and psychometric tests can be used to evaluate the skills of the interviewee rather than being based on a verbal communication.
ReplyDeletehttps://www.indeed.com/hire/c/info/6-interviewing-techniques-to-conduct-an-effective-interview
Agree with your comments on interviewers in sri lanka. As to what I have experienced, some of interveiwers are trying to present their knowledge infront of others but not to interview the person. Selecting correct interviewers should also carry the same weightage.
ReplyDeleteA broad topic to discuss,
ReplyDeleteChoosing the right interview techniques is crucial to find the best candidate for open job position who will fit in with your company culture.
These days, when the employment rate is lower than ever due to the pandemic for talent is raging on, choosing the right interview techniques has become even more important.
The interview technique will improve the candidate experience and stand out from other employers.
According to LinkedIn, an overwhelming 83% of talent say a negative interview experience can change their mind about a role or company they once liked!