Preparing for a Recruitment Interview

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 1
Unit No:
K/505/8722
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
27 hours

Assessment Guidance

n/a

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Know how to be prepared for a recruitment interview.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    State the purpose of a recruitment interview for both an employer and prospective employee.
  • 1.2
    State what s/he would include in a portfolio of evidence for a recruitment interview and its purpose.
  • 1.3
    Identify how to promote him/herself effectively in the interview situation.
  • 1.4
    Identify appropriate dress for an interview and state its importance.
2

Know about recruitment interview questions and responses.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    List four questions that the interviewer might ask and state their link to the job description and/or personal application.
  • 2.2
    List four questions to ask the interviewer and state their relevance.
  • 2.3
    State why recruitment interviewers use open questions.
3

Be able to review own performance in an interview.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Review own performance in the role of interviewee, identify the strengths and weaknesses of the performance and suggest two ways to improve technique.
  • 3.2
    Identify and respond to two complex questions, stating why they were difficult.
  • 3.3
    Identify and respond to three straightforward questions, stating why they were easy.