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Download or read book The Essential Guide to Recruitment written by Margaret Dale and published by Kogan Page Publishers. This book was released on 2006 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A well-designed interview is demanding, yet still respectful of the candidate. Dale's tried and true techniques enable managers and HR professionals to pinpoint exactly what qualities they want in their applicants, assess candidates and hire the best fit for the organization. Prepared questions enable fair, searching interviews that will find the ideal person for a job. Contents: Why you need the best person; Fishing in the biggest pond; Interview selection; Greatest interview questions; Choosing the best person; Making sure you keep the best; Good practice checklist.

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