Skills and Techniques
,Meaning of an interview
The word interview comes from Latin and middle Fren
words meaning to “see between” or “see each othe
Generally, an interview means a private meet
between people when questions are asked and answere
• Interview = A meeting with an objective
• Employer’s objective is to find the best person for the job
• Employer: reviews candidate’s experience and abilities
• Can you do the job? (skills, abilitie, qualifications)
• Will you do the job? (interest, attitude & motivation)
• How will you fit into the organisation? (personality)
,Objectives of Interview
• In the selection process, interview serves the following
• 1. Verifies the information obtained through application form and tests.
• 2. Helps obtain additional information from the applicant otherwise not availa
• 3. Gives the candidate necessary facts and information about the job and the
organisation.
• 4. Helps establish mutual understanding between the company and the
candidate and build the company’s image.
, Facts of Interviewing
• Interviews are the most widely
used process for screening job
applicants.
• They provide the most direct
information about a candidate’s
background, personality, and
skills.
• The purpose of an interview is to
receive the job offer.
,Meaning of an interview
The word interview comes from Latin and middle Fren
words meaning to “see between” or “see each othe
Generally, an interview means a private meet
between people when questions are asked and answere
• Interview = A meeting with an objective
• Employer’s objective is to find the best person for the job
• Employer: reviews candidate’s experience and abilities
• Can you do the job? (skills, abilitie, qualifications)
• Will you do the job? (interest, attitude & motivation)
• How will you fit into the organisation? (personality)
,Objectives of Interview
• In the selection process, interview serves the following
• 1. Verifies the information obtained through application form and tests.
• 2. Helps obtain additional information from the applicant otherwise not availa
• 3. Gives the candidate necessary facts and information about the job and the
organisation.
• 4. Helps establish mutual understanding between the company and the
candidate and build the company’s image.
, Facts of Interviewing
• Interviews are the most widely
used process for screening job
applicants.
• They provide the most direct
information about a candidate’s
background, personality, and
skills.
• The purpose of an interview is to
receive the job offer.
