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What is the purpose of a case interview?
What is the purpose of a case interview?
- To test physical fitness of candidates
- To evaluate the candidate's fashion sense
- To conduct a traditional interview
- To solve business problems or puzzles (correct)
What distinguishes a case interview from a traditional interview?
What distinguishes a case interview from a traditional interview?
- Asking personal questions
- Focus on past experiences
- Presenting business problems to solve (correct)
- Number of interviewers involved
Which type of company is likely to use a case interview during the hiring process?
Which type of company is likely to use a case interview during the hiring process?
- Retail store
- Consulting firm (correct)
- Construction company
- Restaurant chain
What is the purpose of a Skype interview in the job application process?
What is the purpose of a Skype interview in the job application process?
What type of question is typically asked in a case interview?
What type of question is typically asked in a case interview?
In which stage of the hiring process might a phone interview typically occur?
In which stage of the hiring process might a phone interview typically occur?
What type of interview involves being asked to complete an actual job task?
What type of interview involves being asked to complete an actual job task?
Which interview type focuses on determining how quickly an applicant can think on their feet?
Which interview type focuses on determining how quickly an applicant can think on their feet?
In which interview format might more than one interviewer be present?
In which interview format might more than one interviewer be present?
Which type of interview is likely to involve impromptu meetings with recruiters at a career fair?
Which type of interview is likely to involve impromptu meetings with recruiters at a career fair?
When might an employer suggest an interview over a meal?
When might an employer suggest an interview over a meal?
For which positions might group interviews be more common?
For which positions might group interviews be more common?
What is the purpose of the recruitment process?
What is the purpose of the recruitment process?
Which of the following is a pre-interview activity according to the text?
Which of the following is a pre-interview activity according to the text?
What is a primary advantage of internal recruitment mentioned in the text?
What is a primary advantage of internal recruitment mentioned in the text?
What should companies avoid during the recruitment process based on the text?
What should companies avoid during the recruitment process based on the text?
What is a key stage of the recruitment process according to the text?
What is a key stage of the recruitment process according to the text?
Which of the following is an internal source of recruitment highlighted in the text?
Which of the following is an internal source of recruitment highlighted in the text?
Flashcards
Puzzle Interview
Puzzle Interview
An interview that tests a candidate's problem-solving skills in real-time.
Lunch Interview
Lunch Interview
An informal interview conducted over a meal to assess personality outside the office.
Group Interview
Group Interview
An interview format where multiple candidates are interviewed simultaneously.
Apprentice Interview
Apprentice Interview
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Firing Squad Interview
Firing Squad Interview
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Career Fair Interview
Career Fair Interview
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Recruitment Process
Recruitment Process
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Main Stages of Recruitment
Main Stages of Recruitment
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Pre-Interview Stages
Pre-Interview Stages
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During Interview
During Interview
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Internal Recruitment
Internal Recruitment
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Advantages of Internal Recruitment
Advantages of Internal Recruitment
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Disadvantages of Internal Recruitment
Disadvantages of Internal Recruitment
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External Recruitment
External Recruitment
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External Sources of Recruitment
External Sources of Recruitment
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Traditional Interview
Traditional Interview
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Phone Interview
Phone Interview
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Skype Interview
Skype Interview
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Case Interview
Case Interview
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Study Notes
Types of Interviews
- Puzzle Interview: a type of interview that tests a candidate's ability to think on their feet, approach a difficult situation, and make progress in the face of a challenge.
- Lunch Interview: an informal interview over a meal, used to assess a candidate's personality and behavior outside of a formal office setting.
- Group Interview: a type of interview where multiple candidates are interviewed together, often used for sales roles, internships, or positions where multiple people are being hired.
- Apprentice Interview: an interview where the candidate is asked to complete an actual job task to demonstrate their skills.
- Firing Squad: a type of interview where a candidate is interviewed by multiple people at the same time, often used for positions where the candidate will be working with a team.
- Career Fair Interview: an impromptu interview where a candidate has 10-15 minutes to sell themselves to a recruiter for a chance to come in for a full interview.
Recruitment Process
- The recruitment process begins when a vacancy is identified and ends after the appointment has been made.
- Main stages of recruitment: identify vacancy, prepare job description and person specification, advertise, manage response, short-listing, references, arrange interviews, conduct interview, decision making, convey decision, and appointment action.
Pre-Interview and During Interview
- Pre-interview stages: preparation of recruitment/selection document, advertising, response handling, initial interview, and short-listing.
- During interview: HR interview, technical interview, conducting test, initial final list of candidates, and reference check (if required).
Types of Recruitment
- Internal Recruitment: takes place within the organization, using internal sources such as transfers, promotions, and reemployment of ex-employees.
- Advantages of internal recruitment: increases employee productivity, saves time, money, and efforts.
- Disadvantages of internal recruitment: may refrain from new blood, and not all manpower requirements can be met.
- External Recruitment: solicited from outside the organization, using external sources such as employment agencies, educational institutions, and labor contractors.
- External sources of recruitment: employment at factory level, advertisement, employment exchanges, and recommendations.
Types of Interviews (continued)
- Traditional Interview: a face-to-face interview with a solo interviewer.
- Phone Interview: a first-round screening to see if a candidate is fit to come in for a full interview.
- Skype Interview: a video interview that takes the phone screening interview to the next level.
- Case Interview: a type of interview where a candidate is given a business problem or puzzle to solve.
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