Discussion Topic: Chapter 6

Concept and Brief Description

Conducting interviews is the most common method of candidate selection. Interviewing allows the employer to obtain information about the candidate, but also allows the candidate to experience what it might be like to work for the company.

Emotional Hook

Interviewers need to be trained to avoid bias, which could result in hiring candidates most like themselves.

Key Points

There are several different types of interviews: nondirective, structured, situational, and behavior description. One of the most effective ways to avoid bias is to conduct panel interviews where several members of the organization meet with the candidate.