HR - Job Interview and Selection Procedures
Job Interview & Selection Procedures
A job interview is one of the most important parts in personnel selection. It is the time a potential employee and employer begin to discuss and exchange information that determines whether there is a successful fit between the interviewee and the employer. A job interview is a time to discover the qualifications of the potential employee and also the type of communication skills, abilities and personality they will bring to the organization. Interviewees also want to understand what the company is looking for, what the work environment and culture is like to see if the organization is a good fit for them. Federal and State laws must be followed by employers, in the job interview and selection process, not doing so could result in potential charges of discrimination, investigation, and possible criminal and civil sanctions. This paper will uncover the laws and regulations surrounding the interview and job selection process explain why it is important to follow legal guidelines through the interview and hiring process and how to do this.
The purpose of the interview and selection process is to gather information for both the employer and the job candidate. The interview allows the hiring organization to collect information that will assist in evaluating the knowledge, skills, abilities, experience and other qualifications of a candidate. The interview provides information to assist in finding out if the candidate, job and organization are a good match and if they can fulfill both the organizational and career goals for all parties. The interview process begins by deciding who will be on the Interview and Hiring Panel (IHP). At least a two or three member panel of people knowledgeable in the field, knowing the requirements of the position, should be selected for the panel and will review all applications received.
The applications should provide the employer with facts and information to make
A job interview is one of the most important parts in personnel selection. It is the time a potential employee and employer begin to discuss and exchange information that determines whether there is a successful fit between the interviewee and the employer. A job interview is a time to discover the qualifications of the potential employee and also the type of communication skills, abilities and personality they will bring to the organization. Interviewees also want to understand what the company is looking for, what the work environment and culture is like to see if the organization is a good fit for them. Federal and State laws must be followed by employers, in the job interview and selection process, not doing so could result in potential charges of discrimination, investigation, and possible criminal and civil sanctions. This paper will uncover the laws and regulations surrounding the interview and job selection process explain why it is important to follow legal guidelines through the interview and hiring process and how to do this.
The purpose of the interview and selection process is to gather information for both the employer and the job candidate. The interview allows the hiring organization to collect information that will assist in evaluating the knowledge, skills, abilities, experience and other qualifications of a candidate. The interview provides information to assist in finding out if the candidate, job and organization are a good match and if they can fulfill both the organizational and career goals for all parties. The interview process begins by deciding who will be on the Interview and Hiring Panel (IHP). At least a two or three member panel of people knowledgeable in the field, knowing the requirements of the position, should be selected for the panel and will review all applications received.
The applications should provide the employer with facts and information to make
References: Heneman III. (2012). Staffing Organizations 7th ed. Middleton, WI: McGraw-Hill Irwin The State of Wisconsin Department of Workforce and Development website Wisconsin’s Fair Employment Laws #1 in a Series Fair Hiring And Avoiding Discriminatory Interview Questions http://dwd.wisconsin.gov/dwd/publications/erd/pdf/erd_4825_p.pdf USA.Gov Prohibited Employment Policies/Practices Retrieved from: http://www.eeoc.gov/laws/practices/ Wisconsin Department of Employee Relations Division of Merit Recruitment and Selection December 2003, Revised October 2009 http://oser.state.wi.us/docview.asp?docid=1816