Selection

A panel interview is when you have people on the board interview the potential employee, these are good because you are able to learn quickly what you need to in order to select the right candidate. the bad thing is that the person being interviewed may feel under pressure and may not be able to express why they are a good choice for the job because they may feel interrogated. Selection tests are when an organisation analyse potential employees by asking them to complete a test, these are good because they are easier than the interview process and learn more about someone more quickly. their bad though because its a lot of paperwork, and the candidate may not be able to express themselves well over pen and paper. portfolios are a good way to hire someone in more of a graphic company, this shows the employers what the candidate is capable of and if it is the good taste of the company. the bad things is you may not be able to see the full potential of some ones work through just a few work samples.

I once had a group interview for a job in a jewlery shop, having a group interview means that everyone feels more relaxed and so are more likely to feel comfortable answering questions. the negative thing about this type of interview means that everyone is constantly being compared to each other, one girl was constantly talking meaning the quieter few were less able to contribute to the interview. i dont think it was an effective job interview although it may have been a good social gathering.