Business

Possible interviewing questions: Selection

1. Does your organization have a formalized selection process to follow?

2. If yes, could you briefly describe it?

3. If no, how does your organization go about filling a vacant position?

4. Who, other than the HR department, would be included in this process?

5. Is the selection process ever evaluated and changed?

6. If yes, who is involved in the evaluation process?

7. Is there a specific budget allocated to the selection of employees?

8. How long does it take to complete the selection process?

9. In your opinion, are all the steps necessary in this process or would you prefer to see it adjusted to eliminate a step or two? And if so which step?

10. Who has the final hiring decision?

11. What is the HR departments’ role in the selection process?

12. Are there any constraints on the selection process, i.e. organizational policies, legislative requirements, employment equity plan, etc.?

13. What potential legal problems may occur?

14. What types of tests do you preform when screening applicants and how do you choose what tests to administer?

15. Ideally, how many applicants would apply for any given position?

16. Are there a percentage of applicants who get screened through each process?

17. What do you consider your objectives are when conducting an interview?

18. How do you administer the interview i.e. one-on-one, panel, sequential, etc.?

19. Is the interview process structured, unstructured or mixed?

20. How is the successful candidate notified? What if they reject the offer?

21. What happens if all remaining candidates reject the offer?

22. Do the employees have a chance to evaluate the selection process?