HUMAN RESOURCE MANGEMENT (Part 7)

 Taking An Interview

Following points to be noted while taking an interview:

• Ø Suitability of the candidate

• Ø Comfortable location and atmosphere

• Ø Mutual Conversation

• Ø Encouraging the interviewee

• Ø Discussing skills and knowledge

• Ø Judging interviewee’s body language

While taking an interview you are one who decides what type of candidate is suitable for the job.  For taking an interview a the setting must be chosen where there should be no distractions like separate cabin or conference room.  For the conduct of successful interview, it should be your prime objective to make the atmosphere comfortable for the candidate. In fact, both interviewer and the interviewee must be comfortable with each other and only then both will be able to do their tasks.  First of all the interviewer must introduce himself to the interviewee and then ask for candidate’s general introduction.  Gradually, he should arrive at other aspects of the interview such as the candidate’s previous job, salary, designation, location, skills, etc.  The interviewer may ask the candidate why he is leaving his present job. Remember, ask one question at a time.  You may encourage the interviewee to ask questions about the company or any other relevant information that he seeks for.  Do not conduct an interview, have a conversation. Good interviewers never demonstrate their superiority they just take interviews in a conversational style.

While conducting the interview, non-verbal communication can play a vital role in deciding the candidature of the applicant.  Body movement and gestures speak much about a person. According to a study, our first impression is based on 7% spoken words, 38% tone of our voice, and 55% our body language.  Rubbing the back of head or neck is an indication that the person is disinterested. Sitting with armed folded across the chest is an indication that the person is unfriendly.  These are just examples and much more is hidden in non-verbal communication. A good interviewer needs to understand body language also.  How the interviewee speaks also matters much.

 

Difference Among CV, Resume And Bio-data?

Curriculum Vitae, Resume, and Bio-data-At the surface level all three words seem to hold the same meaning and denote the same thing. Often these words CV, resume, and Bio-data are interchangeably used but there are certain basic differences between the three. These differences are in terms of Content, Length, and Purpose. One must be aware of these differences to avoid any negative impression on the interviewer.

Resume:  A resume is a professional document that gives a summary of the educational background, work history, and skill set of an applicant for a potential employer. Focus is given more on skill-set. A good Resume should be written to the point and precisely. It should be one to two pages long. A resume is often recommended for mid-level and senior-level jobs where skill-set is given more importance than the detailed academic qualifications.

Curriculum Vitae:  Curriculum Vitae means ‘course of one’s life. It provides a detailed account of the applicant’s academic and professional qualifications. CV is basically a long and detailed version of the resume. It especially focuses on an applicant’s academic achievements. Curriculum vitae should always be accompanied by a cover letter. As a CV gives a detailed description, it is recommended for fresher, for people planning for a career change and even for people applying for academic and research positions. Basically, International firms favor CV over resume as it gives complete details which help in deciding if a person is well suited to adjust to working or living abroad.

Bio-data: Bio-data corresponds to Biographical Data which describes complete life experience. The main focus in bio-data is on personal attributes like religion, sex, race, nationality, permanent and temporary residence, marital status, hobbies, etc.  There is also a description of academic and work experience-related details. Bio-data is generally preferred for government jobs where a detailed information account is required.