A job interview is a process in which a potential employee is
evaluated by an employer for prospective employment in their company,
organization, or firm. During this process, the employer hopes to determine
whether or not the applicant is suitable for the role.
A job interview typically precedes the hiring decision, and
is used to evaluate the candidate. The interview is usually preceded by the
evaluation of submitted résumés from interested candidates, then selecting a
small number of candidates for interviews. Potential job interview
opportunities also include networking events and career fairs. The job
interview is considered one of the most useful tools for evaluating potential
employees.
It also demands significant resources from the employer, yet
has been demonstrated to be notoriously unreliable in identifying the optimal
person for the job. An interview also allows the candidate to assess the
corporate culture and demands of the job. Multiple rounds of job interviews may
be used where there are many candidates or the job is particularly challenging
or desirable. Earlier rounds may involve fewer staff from the employers and
will typically be much shorter and less in-depth.
A common initial interview form is the phone interview, a job
interview conducted over the telephone. This is especially common when the
candidates do not live near the employer and has the advantage of keeping costs
low for both sides. Once all candidates have been interviewed, the employer
typically selects the most desirable candidate and begins the negotiation of a
job offer.
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