Selection

Read this chapter, which discusses how to review and check a resume for validity and reliability, interview and test job applicants, choose prospective job candidates, and make an offer to a potential hire. This reading also reviews several case studies.

Interviewing

Exercises

  1. With a partner, develop a list of five examples (not already given in the chapter) of situational and behavioral interview questions.
  2. Why is it important to determine criteria and interview questions before bringing someone in for an interview?
  3. Visit Monster.com and find two examples of job postings that ask those with criminal records not to apply. Do you think, given the type of job, this is a reasonable criteria?