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ASLIB RECRUITMENT: SELECTION TIPS

Applicants will be selected according to how many of the required job skills they possess. Here are some selection tips for the interview process:

PREPARATION

Prepare a checklist of areas which need to be explored for each individual candidate i.e. gaps on CVs, clarification of employment and education dates etc.

INTERVIEW SKILLS

• Try to put the candidate as ease at the start of the interview
• Prepare your questions prior to the interview thus ensuring a consistent approach for all interviews
• Ask open-ended questions and use pauses to encourage the candidate to talk
• Be aware of body language and other indirect signs of attitude
• End the interview making sure the candidate knows the next step
• To get the most out of each candidate be prepared to listen and make notes for future reference

INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

Your questions should be geared to get the most out of the candidates you interview. All interviews should clarify candidate's qualifications, experience, achievements, attitude, ability and willingness to carry out the role in question to the best of their ability. Verification can be in the form of references.

MAKING AN OFFER

Prepare a checklist and score the candidates according to the notes obtained during the interview. Along with the reference received this should make the decision easier.