Foreword

The interview is perhaps the most widely used technique for making selection and promotion decisions. Indeed, anyone involved in hiring someone, regardless of the organizational level or type of job, is likely to conduct an interview. This book is for anyone who relies on the interview to make smarter decisions of various kinds, which means almost anyone in the world of work.

When most of us conduct an interview, we have a variety of information available about the job candidates. We have a resume with a host of background information about prior work experience, education, and skills. We may have recommendations, reference checks, and test scores. However, the interview is usually the clincher; it’s the method we use to make the final ...

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