Research Paper:
Aspects of Interviewing
Dr. Ephraim Okoro
Spring 2014
Thursday, April 24, 2014
Research Paper
Aspects of Interviewing
You can never know enough about interviewing. It is a tool in business and business communications that will help you succeed. Interviewing is a skill that is necessary for everyone. Whether you are being interviewed for a position, or you are interviewing a potential candidate, this is a subject to stay knowledgeable about. This research paper will analyze the importance of interviewing, the “do’s and don’ts” of interviewing, how to conduct an effective interview, as well as the future of interviews with new and developing technology.
It is common for majority of jobs to conduct an interview before hiring a new employee. Some positions may require multiple interviews. Interviewing can also be used for activities beyond a job such as a volunteer position, getting accepted into a school or university, or to get an internship. Additionally, you can be interviewed by a newscaster or on a television show.
Interviewing is something that can be a great advantage to a company. Majority of the time, a paper application is not enough. Through interviews you can get more of a sense of the type of person someone is, as well as what type of energy and attitude they might bring to the desired position. Interviewing gives great insight. Someone could look great on paper, but in person they can lack confidence, personality, and or drive. If a company were to hire someone solely based on their credentials, they would be taking a high risk. Interviewing is beneficial because you can gain more insight. If you simply hire a person without interviewing them, they might turn out to be different then what they seem to be on paper. Although interviewing can take time, it would be better to spend a short amount of time interviewing and not choosing the...