MGT 3320 Lecture : Notes 9 26 12
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Situational interviews: a situational interview confronts applicants on specific issues, questions, or problems likely to arise on the job, situational interviews consist of, experience based questions, future-oriented questions, shown to be valid especially for experience-based. Biological data, background checks, etc: biographical data, past work experience, education, gender, ethnicity, background checks, credit scores. Personality inventories: tests that measure applicant"s personality, most commonly used test, big five factor inventory, other personality factors, optimism, initiative or proactivity, service orientation, importance of making it relevant to work. Being curious, original, intellectual, creative, and open to new ideas. Being organized, systematic, punctual, achievement oriented, and dependable. Being outgoing, talkative, sociable, and enjoying social situations. Being affable, tolerant, sensitive, trusting, kind, and warm. Physical ability tests: two questions to ask, is physical ability essential to perform the job, is it mentioned prominently in the job description, tests measure, muscular power and endurance, cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, balance, coordination.
