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Selection interviews

The key purpose of a selection interview is to assess the skills, experience and general background of the candidate in order to make a decision on his or suitability for the job.

The employer should take steps to avoid complaints of discrimination arising from the arrangements for the interview or the nature of the questioning.

The employer should ensure that it makes adequate records of what is said at the interview.


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    by Rob Moss 14 Nov 2023

    Use of artificial intelligence triples in early careers hiring as employers continue to loosen graduate grade requirements.

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    by Ashleigh Webber 30 Oct 2023

    Three in five young people are finding it increasingly difficult to get a new job without a connection, according to research.

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    by Dr Hugh Billot 24 Oct 2023

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    by Rob Moss 6 Oct 2023

    Survey finds nine out of 10 senior HR professionals say they do not use AI in their recruitment and very few are planning to in future.

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    by Ashleigh Webber 5 Sep 2023
    by Ashleigh Webber 5 Sep 2023

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    by Jen Wu 30 Aug 2023

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    by Ashleigh Webber 9 Aug 2023
    by Ashleigh Webber 9 Aug 2023

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    by Shelley Frosdick 18 Jul 2023

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    Molson Coors scraps CV requirement for some roles

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    by Ashleigh Webber 13 Jul 2023

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    by Ashleigh Webber 15 Jun 2023
    by Ashleigh Webber 15 Jun 2023

    The majority of HR leaders consider their recruitment process capable of identifying dyslexic thinking skills, but only 4% of dyslexic thinkers agree.

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    Could virtual interviewing improve HR’s green credentials?

    by Euan Cameron 24 Feb 2023
    by Euan Cameron 24 Feb 2023

    Could more virtual interviewing boost HR and recruitment teams’ contribution to saving energy and cutting pollution, while attracting the right talent?

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    Failure to reappoint lecturer was discriminatory on race grounds, finds tribunal

    by Ashleigh Webber 16 Dec 2022
    by Ashleigh Webber 16 Dec 2022

    The University of Portsmouth racially discriminated against an when it failed to reappoint her to a lecturing role she had carried out for several years.

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    Employers urged to be more inclusive of candidates with gaps on CV

    by Ashleigh Webber 4 Oct 2022
    by Ashleigh Webber 4 Oct 2022

    Employers should stop asking candidates for the dates of previous roles to improve chances for those with with gaps on their CVs.

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