Author: Team CareertunityOf all the Human Resource Management functions, staff selection is arguably one of the most important and vital. In this process, the “interview” tool and technique helps in assessing potential employees’ “fit” in the organization. The 2-fold advantage of such interviews is: assisting in employee selection, and - for the candidates - realizing their own potential. Every time an individual attends an interview,...more
Author: Susan CullenHave you ever wished you had a crystal ball that would tell you BEFORE you hired a candidate if they were actually going to be a good fit? Have you ever scratched your head AFTER you made a bad hiring decision, and wished you never even hired an employee in the first place? Making sure you have the right person, in the right position, at the right time, takes much more than a crystal ball. It takes knowledge of effective...more
Author: Will RubinowPreparation is the primary step toward a successful interview. Company interviewers are continually astounded at the number of applicants who regularly come unprepared for an interview. Understanding the benefits of preparation is an invaluable tool. The time that you spend with an interviewer may determine your entire career future. Below is a break down of basic preparation responsibilities. Know the exact name of the person you are meeting with, their title and correct pronunciation, address and phone number. Wear a suit, bring at least two copies of your résumé and get there 5-10 minutes early. Research company information. Such as; annual sales revenue, business principles, recent growth news, industry news, trends and analysis. Why is the hiring manager interested in your background? What characteristics are they looking for in a prospective employee? Know what questions to ask during the interview. Being an effective listener is very important. Asking questions based on information provided by the interviewer shows you are listening. However having planned probing questions ahead of time is a must. Perhaps, why is the position open? How long has the...more
Author: Phil GPhil G shares a 'conversation' he had with Judy Garland from the afterlife.Full text available from Phil G's Famous Spirits page. (Phil's words or thoughts are in brackets).Prologue: I share as I get things, regardless of it I know them, or if they are correct. My experience has taught me that even apparent incorrect detail later turn...more
Author: Phil GMedium Phil G shares a 'conversation' with former Prime Minister of Australia, Harold Hold, from the Afterlife.(Words in brackets are Phil's thoughts or words). Full text available at Phil G's Famous Spirits page“I was a popular prime minister, people liked me. I was a new face, a new excitement.(Were you after Menzies?)Yes, he...more
Author: Daniel ChakrabortyWe all are aware through experience that there are a certain set of interview questions that pop up every time you go for an interview. And, regardless of how well-prepared you are you are sure to find them highly boring. But there is really no need of breaking into a sweat each time you are faced with such queries. A bit of common sense and smartness in your communication style can help you to sail through even the toughest of the interviews. Here I’ll discuss a few such questions “Tell me something about yourself.” This often makes us dumbstruck. We spend precious few minutes on figuring what to answer and what we end up stammering is more often than not unimpressive. Most people actually goof up trying to sum up his/her entire life in a couple of minutes. This question actually tests your focus. Just count on your years of experience in your respective field and brief the interviewer on what you have achieved so far. If you are a fresher, talk about your achievements in school and college and your professional courses. Talk about your role on relevant assignments and projects and how you went about with them. Remember, the employer wants to...more
Author: thachiThis is a face to facr interview with Jamie Lee?the golf star tomorrow?let’s share it. This how she answered some of my questions: Q: What is your lowest round yet? A: I shot an 86 at Uitenhage Golf Club in local club competition...more
Author: Phil GAn extract of a recent "conversation" with Steve Irwin from the Afterlife. Full text on Phil G's "famous spirits" page. (words in brackets are Phil's thoughts or questions) I'm in a motel in Melb 30th Nov, 2009, laying down, ready to...more
Author: Phil GThis is an edited transcript of Phil G's "interview from the Afterlife" with Patrick Swayze. Full text on Phil G's "Famous Spirits" blog(Words in brackets are Phil's questions or thoughts)(A few moments ago, I thought he was around and...more
Author: Phil GThis is an extract of a transcript detailing Phil's 'interview' with the late heiress of the Johnson and Johnson family. This occurred morning, and afternoon of 7th Jan 2010. Full transcript here. (my thoughts ore words are in...more
Recently, I interviewed a man accused of stabbing another individual. The circumstances involved drinking, an altercation and a woman who was the object of two men's affection.Witness statements were unreliable (as usual) because most people don't...more
When being interviewed, it can help to be prepared for the questions that the interviewer will ask you. Of course, there is no way to know exactly what will be asked. But there are very common interview questions that come up frequently and it can...more