Chapter 3 - Importance of Job interviews"

 Chapter 3"Importance of Job interviews"


The Significance of Job Interviews




Job interviews hold a pivotal position in the recruitment process, serving as a profound opportunity for both employers and candidates to evaluate their compatibility. While resumes offer a concise overview of qualifications, interviews provide deeper comprehension regarding a candidate’s appropriateness for the position and the organizational culture.


Before conducting the interview, thoroughly prepare for it just as the candidates will as an interviewee. Examine the CV carefully and familiarise yourself with their background, skills, and qualifications before moving further. When making a hiring decision, give careful consideration to the job description, company values, and culture. This will make it possible for you to ask insightful and relevant questions throughout the interview. Assist yourself in evaluating the candidate's suitability for the position by formulating a set of interview questions.


For candidates, the interview is a stage to demonstrate their qualifications beyond what is written on paper. It is their chance to bring their resume to life by providing concrete examples of past achievements and how they can contribute to the prospective employer.


  1. Two-Way Communication

  • Two-way communication is the process of sharing information back and forth between two parties. In other words, it’s a conversation where both the sender and receiver invite and offer feedback. And most importantly, two-way communication is never a monologue. To maximize the benefits of two-way communication in the workplace, dialogue should be continuous. In other words, the flow of information between the sender and the receiver should be consistent. Effective internal communications tools, methods, and channels are vital in facilitating this process.

  1. Showcasing Soft Skills

  • Soft skills are those you use to perform the less technical responsibilities related to your role, like communicating, collaborating, and solving complex problems. Without them, you’d be almost like a robot capable of performing tasks but not necessarily good at presenting ideas, learning from others, or thinking outside of the box. That’s why it’s important to highlight your soft skills during the hiring process.




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