Workforce Planning and Talent Management Module 7 - Interviewing Methods

Question 1

What are internal sources of candidates?

Answer 1

Employees within any part of the organization

Question 2

What are external sources of candidates?

Answer 2

Word of mouth, referrals, networking, job advertisements, employment agencies, campuses, industry job fairs

Question 3

What are the different types of interviews?

Answer 3

Panel, serial, situational, behavioral, case-based, stress, and mass

Question 4

What are some methods of testing candidates?

Answer 4

Ability and aptitude, emotional intelligence tests, psychomotor tests, physical fitness, medical examinations, work samples, polygraphs, honesty and integrity tests

Question 5

What is orientation?

Answer 5

Providing standard information about who, what, and where the organization is and what is expected of them.

Question 6

What is on-boarding?

Answer 6

Helping new employees fit in to the organization’s culture

Question 7

What is socialization?

Answer 7

Ongoing process of reinforcing the organization’s values, goals, and priorities

Question 8

What is the purpose of exit interviews?

Answer 8

• Identify reason for leaving
• Identify opportunities to make improvements
• Formalize separation process and complete necessary paperwork
• Wish the employee well
• Collect company materials, security passes, etc.