Assignment Details:
Question 1
Interviews are part and parcel of our daily lives, and almost everyone has gone through an interview before. However, not many of us have been in the position of the interviewer and thus we may not be equipped with the necessary skills to conduct an interview session effectively.
(a) Select and describe the common mistakes committed by interviewers that may be detrimental to the effectiveness of the interview. Elaborate on the mistakes highlighted and evaluate the possible implications of these mistakes. Use real-world examples in the essay. In your discussion, evaluate which groups of people are most likely to commit certain mistakes over others.
(25 marks) (Maximum Word Limit: 800 words)
(b) With regards to the mistakes reported above, identify and describe the possible measures that interviewers can take as precautions against such mistakes. Evaluate these measures based on their effectiveness and feasibility. You may use real-world examples.
(25 marks) (Maximum Word Limit: 800 words)
Question 2
The module highlighted the importance of understanding the best strategies to interview candidates from the Millennial Generation. Identify key similarities and differences between candidates from the Millennial Generation and Generation Z (the generation following Millennial Generation). Explain the differences when interviewing a candidate from Generation Z and plan the possible approaches to take during an interview session with a candidate from Generation Z.
(50 marks) (Maximum Word Limit: 1,000 words)
