Q#$
The structured interview is a type of an interview where all the questions are pre-planned and thoroughly structured in order to evaluate a potential candidate against the specific criteria pertaining to a specific job position. It focuses the most on a candidate's skills and abilities (Heneman). In such an interview all the candidates are being asked same questions in a standardized manner. Benefits of structured interviews include the following: * Equal opportunities * High objectivity * Legal invulnerability * KSAO related questions secure high precision and predictability. Required materials should include one copy of a booklet for note-taking and assessment per each panel interviewer, which should contain job-relevant questions and descriptions of qualifications being evaluated; a copy of Job Description per each applicant; pens and pencils. Procedure:
Before conducting interview 1) Assemble interview board 2) Design interview booklets 3) Identify qualifications to assess 4) Develop assessment criteria 5) Develop question 6) Invite applicants and arrange accommodations
During the interview 1) Provide introduction 2) Ask questions 3) Conclude and answer applicant's questions
After the interview 1) Assess responses 2) Integrate interview results with other assessment tools information 3) Select an applicant 4) Give feedback
Comments to the conducted interview:
The applicant (Shamsun Nahar) was provided the following job description in advance.
Department Manager Tasks | KSAOs | Specific tasks | Task Dimensions | Importance (% time spent) | Nature | Importance to Tasks (1-5 rating) | 1. Manage the department to increase sales and ensure efficiency. 2. Coordinate department activities with the store’s policies, in consultation with assistant store manager. 3. Implement