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Prior to the interview it is extremely important to review the resume or application and to look at the job analysis or performance profile for this position. Taking the most important skills required for this particular position, craft a series of questions using the formula shown here. The appendix of this workbook has questions already

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Communicating the importance of the job to candidates can emphasize the impact of the job on the organization’s success/future success, as well as, stressing the development/promotional opportunities to which the position leads. What some recruiting departments have discovered is that providing hiring managers with written collateral or talking points has improved the effectiveness of the

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According to a study released by the Society for Human Resource Management, an astounding 80 percent of HR professionals say they conduct criminal background checks to screen potential employees. That’s not surprising given an increase in unethical and criminal activity and how quickly a bad decision can significantly damage a company’s reputation.  Employers increasingly are

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A test is a standardized series of problems or questions that assess a person’s knowledge, skills, abilities, or other characteristics such as personality.  According to the Uniform Guidelines for Employee Selection Procedures, the legal authority on employer selection practices, all selection components including the application and interview are considered tests and must be both job-related

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Assessment is part of the selection process which attempts to ensure the right person is placed in the right job. A person that is a fit to both the job duties as well as to the culture and values of the organization is more likely to be a high performer and long tenured contributor to

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