Page 98 - DMGT406_HUMAN_RESOURCE_MANAGEMENT

Unit 6: Selection, Induction and Placement

6.4 Steps in Interview Process Notes

It is an act. Interviewees must be treated properly so as to leave a good impression about the
company.

Figure 6.1: Steps in Interview Process

PREPARATION

RECEPTION

INFO-EXCHANGE

PERMISSION

EVALUATION

Did u know? Gate hiring (where job seekers, generally blue collar employees, present
themselves at the factory gate and offer their services on a daily basis), hiring through
contractors.

!

Caution Take Extra Care for Arising of Interview Mistakes
1. Favour applicants who share his own attitudes.
2. Not asking right question and not getting relevant responses.
3. May be influenced by 'cultural noise'- responses the applicant believes are socially
acceptable rather than facts.
4. May allow themselves to be unduly influenced by associating a particular personality
trait with a persons origin or cultural background, stereotyping.
5. May allow the ratings to be influenced by his own likes or dislikes (bias).
6. Poorly dressed candidate is not intelligent, attractive females are good for public
dealings etc. 'Halo effect'- athlete make good sales people.
7. Candidate order error.
8. Have been under pressure to hire at short notice.
9. Have been influenced by the behaviour (his body language) his or her dress (especially
in case of a female candidate) and other physical factors that are not job related.

LOVELY PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY 91