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Unit 5 HR400: Employment and Staffing 1 of 2 Assignment: Competency–Based Questions The use of competency–based interview questions is an effective means to assess an applicant’s qualifications by relating past performance to job competencies. For this Assignment, you will develop a set of questions to use in an interview scenario. Learning Activity It is strongly recommended that you complete this Learning Activity after completing all the unit Readings and before beginning your Assignment. This will help you practice important concepts related to skills needed for the Assignment. Assignment: Before starting this Assignment, review the Assignment Checklist. Then, in a separate Word document, write a 1–2 page paper based on the following scenario: You are the hiring manager at a major home improvement retailer, Home Improvement Center, and need to fill a position for a night shift supervisor. Applicants should have retail experience and some supervisory experience. Using the below, develop a set of questions to ask in the interviews for this position. 1. Develop one question for the interview introductory stage. Explain why you chose this question. 2. Develop eight competency–based questions for the core stage. Explain why you chose these questions. 3. Develop one question for the confirmation stage. Explain why you chose this question. 4. Develop one question for the closing stage. Explain why you chose this question. Assignment Checklist: This Assignment should be a 1–2 page Word document, in addition to the title and reference pages. It must be written in Standard English and demonstrate exceptional content, organization, style, and grammar and mechanics. Respond to the questions in a thorough manner, providing specific examples where asked. Your paper should provide a clearly established and sustained viewpoint and purpose. Your writing should be well ordered, logical and unified, as well as original and insightful. A separate page at the end of your research paper should contain a list of references, in APA format. Use your textbook, the Library, and the internet for research. Be sure to cite were appropriate and reference all sources. Your sources and content should follow proper APA format. Review the APA formats found in the Writing Center.
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Running Head: INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
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Interview Questions
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INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
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Introductory Stage
1. How would you describe yourself? Tell us a bit about who you are?
The primary purpose of choosing this question at the beginning of the interview is to establish
the communication skills of the interviewee (Arthur, 2012). Also, this question helps to break the
tension between the interviewer and interviewee. The interviewee has an opportunity to add
value to their credentials.
Core Stage
1. How would you assess your ability to bring a positive change in...
