5. Interviews
• Once the referees of the shortlisted
candidates have given reference to the
applicants an interview will take place.
• This is the most common form of
selection, however it doesn’t always
mean the right person for the job is
selected.
6. Interviews
• The main purpose of an interview is to assess in the
shortest time possible:
-The applicant’s ability to do the job.
-Personal qualities
-General character and personality of the person.
• It is always best to go through some common questions
that may be asked before going for an interview.
• Can you think of any common questions that may be asked?
7. Interviews
• Interviews can be one to one or may involve a
panel of people. A panel of people is generally
used for senior positions.
• Some business include tests at this stage.
These could be:
- skills tests
- aptitude tests,
- personality tests
- group situation tests.
9. 1) A person who sits with their arms and legs crossed
and their head down. No eye contact with the
interview panel
Message to interview panel: "I'm scared and
nervous”
10. A person who slouches in their seat, with their legs
outstretched, their hands in their pockets, looking
out of window.
Message to interview panel: "I'm not interested and
bored"
11. Sitting straight up in seat, arms resting in lap, looking
straight at interviewer (eye contact) and smiling.
Message to interview panel: " I'm interested and
alert"
12. Leaning forward and stabbing a finger at the
interviewer. Angry expression on face.
Message to interview panel: "I'm aggressive"
13. So training…..
• Training may be ON THE JOB
• This means learning new skills while doing a
job – working alongside experienced staff
• Training can also be OFF THE JOB
• This means training away from the normal
workplace. This could be with a training
company or at a college
14. • IN -HOUSE TRAINING is training
that is organised by the employer in the
normal place of work, perhaps within
special training rooms.
• In-house training is usually off the job.
15. What are the benefits of training ?
BENEFITS FOR THE EMPLOYEE:
• Chance to earn more
• Take your skills to new jobs or new
employer
• More confident at work
• Perhaps more interesting work
16. BENEFITS FOR THE
EMPLOYER?
• Workers can work faster and achieve
more
• This helps reduce costs (in the long run)
• Employees are more flexible
• Employees need less supervision
17. • TRAINING CAN BE SEEN AS AN
INVESTMENT FOR THE FUTURE
• This means that a business that spends
money on training today will benefit
from it in the future
18. Some businesses:
• Fear that trained staff will be
“poached” by other firms
• Avoid training staff because they feel
they cannot afford it
19. STUDENT QUESTIONS
1. Phil works for an electronics company.
One day a week he goes to study for a
course at his local college. What kind
of training would you call this?
2. Susan is training as a mechanic. This
week she is working with Jim, an
experienced mechanic. They are doing
servicing . What kind of training would
you call this?
20. 3. Sandeep works for a big software
designer. Today he is in the company
training room, learning how to write new
anti-virus software with a manager from
the company. What kind of training
would you call this?
21. 4. Is doing GCSEs at school a kind of
training? Explain your answer.
22. 5. Suggest whether
a) on the job b) off the job or c) both
would be the best way of training someone
to do the following activities. Explain your
answer.
• Driving a lorry
• Repairing washing machines
• Flying a plane
• Shearing sheep
23. 5. Sid has worked as an assistant at a
firm of accountants for 3 years. What
would be the advantages of training to
be a qualified accountant for him?
24. 6. What is meant by the word “profit”?
7. Does training lead to more profit for
businesses? Or is it something that
reduces profit? Explain your answer.
