What Is the Objective of Interviewing in the Selection Process

question 90

Multiple Choice

What is the objective of interviewing in the selection process?

• A) To narrow the pool of applicants to the number that a supervisor wants to interview for a job
• B) To learn details about the information a candidate has provided on the application or résumé
• C) To see whether employees have the necessary skills to perform the job efficiently
• D) To compare the applications or résumés of candidates with the job description prepared by the supervisor

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