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Interview method should be writtn test PI or direct personal interview

Created by : Virag Shah, Confidential  | 02 15 2011 11:19:20 +0000
Industry : Human Resources (HR) ConsultingFunctional Area : Performance Management(People Management)
Keywords : interview method
Activity:  606 views;  last activity : 03 10 2011 15:53:49 +0000

Interview should be taking direct personal interview or it require written test. Because especially big company and in banking sector the scenario is going written test. Each and every bank are taking written test in selection process.

 It is lengthy process in bank and also time consume, which should mor convinent for selection process (1) Written test + PI (2) Direct PI......

  
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(1) Written test + PI Vs (2) Direct PI
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Direct personal interview will create a big problem because there are so many candidates and taking personal interview afor each and everyone is not possible. The mehtod has been adapted for filtration of candidates and has proved good enough. A person should ahve good logic, reasoning and interpretation capabilities as well as good grammar for which written tests are conducted.
By Janaki Ram, HR Executive, Lead Consultancy  02 17 2011 06:08:58 +0000
 
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Talking about a Company, while hiring employee, sometimes conduct Written test and PI and sometimes just PI..Here I would say that just a "written test is just a wastage of time and money, As you can never judge a candidate's aptitude from a written test. It is just not that reliable also. As only after his joining you can understood his potential and skills, an influential PI would be enough to serve the purpose , if taken by a Competent Man with excellent judging skills. But giving the test on common platform on National Level is not a bad idea.. I have come across an Aptitude test, ie "AIMA-MAST" Management Aptitude and Skills test which is going to get organised by AIMA Organisation, a well known organisation that conducts MAT "MBA Entrance"4 times in a year. If this process gains popularity, then no company has to put extra efforts to conduct any written test on their own.
By Karisshmaa , 2011 Fellow for Teach for India, TEACH FOR INDIA  02 17 2011 11:50:29 +0000
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every co shud make written test compulsory, u cant judge someone programming skills in just oral interview, if someone is strong and good, will not be talking against it
By Abhishek Gupta, Director , Skills Factory  | 02 20 2011 14:18:03 +0000
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checking apptitude is no use, if a guy is BE OR BTECH OR MBA, he might hv cleared his apptitude first, PI is the best way to judge talent becoz he didnt. hv to work practically with apptitudes, his confidence,communication , dedication will work .
By anuragini raj sinha, HR TALENT ACQUISITION, Leading IT Gaint  | 02 20 2011 14:11:39 +0000
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Though it is tedious and time taking process, still better to get good candidates as per requirement.
By Santosh Kumar Mohanty, Civil Engineer-Municipal, Sambalpur University  | 02 20 2011 12:29:49 +0000
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Now it is easy to do interview through video conference .
By Vidhu Dar, CEO/MD/Director, Shiva's Retreat  | 02 18 2011 16:52:53 +0000
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neeeds to be a mix of all 3, to eliminate candidates not befitting profile, and helps zero in to near perfect match for criterion suggested.
By Angeline Chauhan, Freelancer, Teaching/Education  | 02 18 2011 16:46:31 +0000
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Both Written & PI, as it helps to evaluate interprsonal, technical, oral etc all perfomance.
By Vyapary.com , Company, Bascule Technologies  | 02 18 2011 10:06:29 +0000
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However much skilled the interviewer might be, there is always an element of subjectivity/human element creeping into the PI process. There is a high likelihood that the interviewer gets carried away by the appearance, habits etc. of the candidate and take a wrong decision. Halo effect, Horn effect, Order error etc. are the terms used in HR for such judgement errors. Having a written test would act as a complement to the PI and would strengthen the decision making process. It also helps in weeding out candidates who are not up to the mark.
By Kalyana Krishna, AUT, Human Resources, ITC Limited  | 02 18 2011 09:44:30 +0000
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Janaki Agree.
By Rathin Deb, Freelance Retail Consultant  | 02 18 2011 06:32:32 +0000
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I agreed with your points. Written test will help out employers to select the most suitable candidates for the job. It will save his time as well as it will also help him to judge the knowldege of the person.


By Tanima , First Medical Services Pvt. Ltd.  | 02 18 2011 06:03:11 +0000
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Hey,

The question be re-framed. It should be pointed to selection process for employment and not for Interview. Because, normally, filtered candidates come for Interview.

 
By KALIYAMOORTHY , Oil & Gas Area Coordinator, Undisclosed  | 02 17 2011 08:56:14 +0000
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I support your views, Janki.

Very correctly said.
By SHRIKANT MANOHAR DANKE, Project Manager, Phadnis Infrastructur Ltd  | 02 17 2011 08:20:24 +0000
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Today industry is looking for strategy and attitude. Every MNC want to boost their revenues very quickly. In order to achieve their targets, will power of a candidate can be known only after he/she is exposed to the problems. Written-tests are very old formats. Instead GD+PI should be considered.
By C Nijagunaradhya, Planning engineer, Aarvee associates  | 03 10 2011 15:54:51 +0000
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direct personal interview should be initial stage 2 judge a candidate then the candidates should be shortlisted for written test
By anuradha gupta, PG Diploma student, IMIS  | 03 09 2011 20:13:01 +0000
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I would prefer direct personal interviews with other document proofs of the candidates. Written tests are used as a tool for screening the candidates where more number of applicants participated for less number of jobs. Thanks for the referral Mr.Virag Shah.
By NATTERAJA R. ARIKRISHNAN, GM-Projects, Bentec Electricals & Electronics Pvt. Ltd  | 03 09 2011 17:15:14 +0000
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PI is the way to find out a great talent,The method for filtration of candidates is so bad to hear..so that i hate HR policy in India,, what are the main purpose of HR?? Filtration or garb a good candidate.. i don't think so that HR has no time,, i have seen a lot..
By manish kumar, SEO | Web-cms Developer | FreeTips-- shoot me an email | Mobile SEO | Do more than Just !  | 02 19 2011 05:19:51 +0000
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Persons attitude can be tested only by the way they express. Also company requires a good attitude employee.
By Abhishek Raja, B.Tech/B.E. student, Dr. MGR University, Chennai  | 02 19 2011 04:37:49 +0000
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Direct PI can help in judging the candidates knowledge, etc. Specific written test should be for judging the candidate suitability for very specific job requirement in which the candidate has to write/type something (such as designing, writing ad slogans, editing, translating, correcting technical text, checking accounts).
By Shahnawaz Islam, PR & Media Relations Manager, National Institute of Smart Governance  | 02 18 2011 05:21:46 +0000
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Persons attitude can be tested only by the way they express.Technically a person can be assessed by WT.
By vanitha , Assistant Professor  | 02 17 2011 14:50:43 +0000
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Written test is required or not depending on the role or requirement of that particular opening. Screening to minimize no. of candidates can be done through various ways. Screening can be done through telephonic interview or profile screening. Only for the sake of screening written test is a wrong practice. Personal Interview is enough.
By Aditya R. Upadhyay, Site Incharge (GM), Focus Energy Ltd.  | 02 17 2011 13:58:36 +0000
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Written test is required or not depending on the role or requirement of that particular opening. Screening to minimize no. of candidates can be done through various ways. Screening can be done through telephonic interview or profile screening. Only for the sake of screening written test is a wrong practice. Personal Interview is enough.
By Aditya R. Upadhyay, Site Incharge (GM), Focus Energy Ltd.  | 02 17 2011 13:58:23 +0000
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Written test is required or not depending on the role or requirement of that particular opening. Screening to minimize no. of candidates can be done through various ways. Screening can be done through telephonic interview or profile screening. Only for the sake of screening written test is a wrong practice. Personal Interview is enough.
By Aditya R. Upadhyay, Site Incharge (GM), Focus Energy Ltd.  | 02 17 2011 13:57:55 +0000
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KUCH BHI KARO

You will never be able to know the true nature of the employee to be recruited , you will know only when he/she joins.
By Neerav Galathia, Sales Engineer, Aerzen Machines (India) Pvt. Ltd.  | 02 17 2011 09:31:42 +0000
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direct interview is best selection process i think we can judge a candidate by seeing thier qualification n direct interview
By kishore kumar, Senior Consultant, Talent Hub  | 02 17 2011 07:33:06 +0000
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Direct personal interview is better process of selection. It can require written test, computer test, voice over english (BPO sec.) only as per job profile need. Otherwise Personal interview is good method, it can judge many thing from personal interview.

It can be happen that a candidate is fail in written test but overall he is good. So, he loose from the written test however he is good. You can directly ask each and every type question, it can also possible personal interview can conduct 2 or 3 round.... Direct personal interview is good for selection process as compared to written test..
By Virag Shah, Confidential  | 02 15 2011 11:19:20 +0000
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