英文履歴書の書き方 英語版 No. 13
LANDING THE JOB
From screening to selection
13th in a series
By ROCHELLE KOPP
Screening interviews allow recruiters to gain basic information about your skills, knowledge, experience, and career goals. The purpose of this interview is to decide whether or not the candidate has the skills necessary to perform the open position -- it is not used to determine who is the best candidate. While you should always research an organization prior to any interview, you can expect to acquire additional information about the organization during a screening interview.
Many organizations begin the interview process by screening several candidates. A search firm representative or a Human Resources person usually conducts this type of interview. A screening interview may take place on a college or university campus, at a job fair, during a prearranged appointment in a public place, over the telephone, or at the recruiter's office. Typically, such interviews are 15 to 30 minutes in length. The interviewer has specific questions to ask that are designed to collect facts to report back to the hiring manager. Attempt to identify what information the interviewer is looking for. Candidates must provide clear and concise answers. Always try to be positive -- negative answers tend to produce probing. Don't offer additional information unless you are sure it will help.
Your goals in a screening interview:
Conduct yourself calmly and professionally
Impress the interviewer with your personality, communication skills, and interest in the organization
Learn more about the organization's work environment, structure, and needs
Perform well enough to advance to the next step in the hiring process (if you are still interested).
The selection interview
Once you have made it past the screening interview, you will now encounter the selection interview.This interview is usually conducted by the "hiring manager" (the manager who will be the immediate supervisor of the person who is hired, and thus is in charge of the hiring decision) and/or someone with the authority to hire. Generally speaking, the interviewer is looking to answer the following questions:
Are you able to do the tasks required for this position?
Are you willing and motivated to solve the employer's problems?
Are you going to fit in?
While for some small companies, you may only have one interview, with most other companies, you can expect to experience a series of selection interviews. Sometimes the interviews will all be on the same day and sometimes you will be invited back to meet with higher and higher levels of executives as you move through the process. The interview process if successfully completed will be capped with a job offer negotiation.
