Human Resources Management HRM782 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1-6: Impression Management, R&S Records
21 Apr 2016
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Screening interviews are used to collect information not collected through an application form or resume. Usually they are unstructured and conversational in nature. Part a: if you were thinking about implementing screening interviews for. Can be cost effective in some cases, if done strategically e. g. , via telephone or speed interviewing. When a large pool of candidates applies for a single position, the screening interview saves hiring managers time when searching for the best candidate. Hiring managers can eliminate applicants who do not meet the company"s criteria and only spend valuable time interviewing applicants who have the best qualifications, skills and responses to interview questions. Collects information not available through other paper methods, such as interpersonal skills, initiative, flexibility, etc. Determines candidate"s ability to think on his/her feet. Gives the organization the opportunity to find out what the candidate really knows, rather than what they are able to find out before they have (what they would consider) their real interview.
