Are interviews the most reliable selection tool?

Interviews remain the cornerstone of the selection process, but are they reliable? XpertHR research shows a range of techniques are used by employers to boost their predictive quality. 

• XpertHR 2011 selection interviews survey: effectiveness and training Our research examines the type and style of interviews undertaken and how interviewers can optimise their effectiveness. It also looks at the range of training available for interviewers and finds that two-thirds of employers provide training for interviewers. 

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XpertHR 2011 selection interviews survey: interview tools and record-keeping We examine the ways in which interviews are structured and guided, and analyses the use of interview scoring systems and record-keeping practices. 

XpertHR guidance on interviewing This section of the XpertHR reference law manual outlines the legal pitfalls associated with selection interviews and highlights good practice in this area. 

How to interview candidates XpertHR guidance sets out practical advice for interviewers, such as not allowing gut feeling alone to determine the outcome of the selection interview. 

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