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Discuss briefly the various methods of interviewing for employment.
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1. Preparation—There should be preparation of some type for all interviews. A considerable amount of planning is needed for interviews that are scheduled in advance. In preparation for interview, one has to determine the specific objective, of the interview, the method of accomplishing the interviewing objectives and gathering as much information about the interviewee as possible.
2. Setting—There should be proper setting for interview. This setting is of two types—physical and mental. The physical setting for the interview should be private and comfortable, free from any physical disturbance. The mental setting should be one of rapport between interviewer and interviewee.
3. Conduct of the Interview-This is the step in the interview process where most of action takes place. In this process, the interviewer obtains the information desired and supplies the facts that interviewee wants to know. As such, the interview should be conducted properly. For this purpose, the interviewer should possess and demonstrate a basic liking and respect for people, he should ask questions in a manner that encourages the interviewee to talk, he must listen to attentively, and should satisfy the interviewee if there is any query from his side.
4. Closing of Interview—The interview should open and run smoothly without awkwardness and embarrassment. There is a similar requirement for its close. In the interview process, the interviewer should make some overt sign to indicate the end of the interview and, if possible, the interviewee should be given some type of answer of indication of future action.
5. Evaluation—The interviewer should undertake the task of evaluating the performance and characteristics of the interviewee immediately after the close of interview while the details are fresh in his mind. If he has taken brief notes at the time of interview he should record details now.
