RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION

Report Script

Good Afternoon, Everyone! So I’m Nikaellabel Marsonia the next reporter, my first topic is all about screening interviews.

Screening Interview (Definition)

 Effective screening of new job applicants is vital to the continued success of any business. Regardless of whether your
business has a formal human resources department, you are investing in the welfare of your business by implementing
a formal applicant screening process.

Explanation:
 A screening interview is an initial evaluation in the hiring process. Basically ito yung mga phone or video interview,
ginagawa ito sa isang company para malaman kung sino ang mga qualified sa isang position, also It helps filter out
unqualified applicants. Para kapag may personal or final interview na is ayun nalang yung may mga malalaking chance
na makuha.

For the next topic is Preparing for a pre-screening interview, it’s essential for moving forward in the hiring process. So sabi dito
If you have applied for a job, you better be prepared for a phone- screening interview before facing the real hurdle face-to-face
interview. Perhaps, here are the some tips na maaring makatulong sainyo kung sakaling mag aapply kayo sa isang company the
first one is…

1. Prepare in Advance
- Ilang weeks or days bago ang interview dapat ready kana. So paanong paraan kaba mag reready? Sabi dito make
some Research about the company and its background, products, services, achievements, stakeholders, and also
clients. Sa paraan kasi na ito mapapadali ang pag sagot mo sa mga tanong at makikita ng mga HR manager na may
knowledge ka about sakanilang company and with that mas malaki ang chancena matanggap ka sa company.
2. Stay Calm
- Nervousness is natural, but maintaining composure is crucial. Mas gusto ng mga Interviewers ang mga candidates
na confident sumagot sa kanilang mga tanong. You just need to Take a deep breath and answer questions calmly.
3. Maintain the Right Tone
- Speak in a professional yet engaging manner. Mahalaga pa rin na maging kagalang galang ang ating pag sagot
kapag iniinterview also respectful tone encourages open and honest communication to HR managers and avoid
jargon or overly technical language na maaring mag pa confuse sa mga nag iinterview.

Kung kanina ay pinaliwanag ko ang pag peprepare para sa interview ngayon naman ipapaliwanag ko ang Steps in Initial
Screening of Applicants, The "Steps in Initial Screening of Applicants" are a set of actions taken by employers to assess and
filter job applicants. Here are the 8 steps:

1st Step Review the applicant's cover letter and resume

- Examine the applicant's resume and compare it to the online application (if applicable) to ensure consistency and
qualifications.
2nd Step Read the job posting and create questions relating to the basic requirements of the job.
- Develop questions based on the job's basic requirements and qualifications to assess if the applicant meets these
criteria.
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3 Welcome the applicant to your office.
- Make the applicant feel at ease with small talk to set a positive tone for the screening interview.
4th Explain the history of the company, its mission, and philosophy.
- Provide information about the company's history, mission, philosophy, and any upcoming changes in business.
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5 Explain the history of the company, its mission, and philosophy.
- Explain the job, its department, and its significance within the organization. Describe the interview process and its
duration.
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6 Tell him that you will be taking notes throughout the meeting so he won't he confused by any silence or delay in the
questioning process.
- Inform the applicant that you will take notes during the interview, using a separate sheet. Focus on job-related
factors.

7th Ask basic questions about the applicant's education, certification, and licenses, if required for the job, and work
experience.
- Ask questions about education, certifications, licenses (if needed), and work experience, including a chronological
account.

8th Invite the applicant to ask questions about the job or the company.
- Allow the applicant to ask questions about the job or the company. Provide information on the next steps in the
selection process and express gratitude for their interest.

Reference checks
Completing Reference Checks (Definition)
As a selecting official, you are responsible for conducting reference checks prior to making a final selection. Checking
references before making a final decision can save time, money, and effort, since it reduces the likelihood of making an
inappropriate selection.

Explanation
The selecting official plays a critical role para sa hiring process sa pag conduct ng reference checks bago mag desisyon ng final
selection. Ito ang makakatulong to ensure that the chosen candidate is the most suitable fit for the position, which is
makakatulong to saves time, money, and effort by reducing the likelihood of inappropriate selections.

Conducting Effective Reference Checks (Definition)

Conducting reference checks can be one of the most important steps in the selection process. Since past performance is often
the best indicator of future performance, references allow you to talk to past supervisors in order to determine if the applicant
being considered is suited for the role.

Explanation
Conducting reference checks is crucial because a person's past performance at work is a strong predictor of how they will
perform in the future. Sa paraang makikipag usap or pag kuha ng iba pang info galing sakanilang previous supervisors or
colleagues, you can gain valuable insights para malaman kung okay ba ito para sa trabaho or pasok ba siya sa standard ng
trabahaong papasukan niya. It's an important step in making a well-informed hiring decision.

APPLICATION FORMS, WEIGHTED APPLICATION BLANKS, BIOGRAPHICAL DATA (DEFINITION)

Application Forms
- If you use application forms, bilang HR Profession dapat ay una palang ay chinicheck na ng mabuti ang application
form bago pa ito piliin na maiinterview para makita kung pasok ba si applicant sa standard na hinahanap para sa
position na kanyang tatanggapin.
Cover Letters
- Applicants for both academic and administrative positions should provide a cover letter para ma-identify the
position, provides relevant background na nakalagay sakanilang education and experience nila in that specific
position dito kasi makakatulong na mahighlight yung specific qualification nila.

Resume and, CV's

- a Resume is a brief description of a candidate's education, professional experience, knowledge, skills and
accomplishments.

WEIGHTED APPLICATION BLANK (DEFINITION)

- A "Weighted Application Blank" is a method used in the hiring process to assign different values or weights to
various pieces of information provided by job applicants on their application forms. So dito ay nag fofocus sa
kahalagahan ng specific qualifications or experiences ng isang trabaho By using a weighted application blank,
employers can objectively assess candidates by giving more significance to factors directly related to the job,
katulad nalang ng kanilang mga past experience sa work also sa kanilang education, while assigning less
importance to less relevant information. Itong weighted application blank ay malaki ang naitutulong sa hiring
process makaktulong ito for more consistent hiring decisions based nalang sa qualifications na pinaka angkop
talaga sa isang specific position.

Biographical Data
- Biographical data, often referred to as "Biodata," is a type of information collected from job applicants that
includes details about their personal background, experiences, education, and other life events. Itong data na ito
maraming topic or information ang nandito tulad nalang ng work history nila, also education, hobbies, interests,
family background, and other life events. Employers use biographical data to gain insights into a candidate's past
experiences, which can help assess their suitability for a job. It provides a comprehensive picture of an applicant's
life and achievements, which is valuable para sa hiring process.

Questions:

1. What are your tips when interviewing?

- So, tulad dun sa naipaliwanag kanina. Dapat makapag ready kana in advance in a way na nag babackground check ka
sa company na pinag applyan mo kasi possible na ang ibang itanong sayo is about sa kanilang company.

2. What is a screening interview?

- Screening interview is a first step interview dito malalaman kung makakapasa kaba para sa next interview kasi sa
screening interview chinicheck kung tama ba yung mga info na nakalagay sa mga pinasa mong requirements or sa
application form

3. What is the benefits in screening interview?

- Ang benefits nito is makikita agad kung sino ba ang pinaka qualified sa position na pinagaapplyan nila, so kapag
hindi naman pasok sa standard ng job yung nag apply pwede na agad siya masabihan and in that way kasi mas
mapapadali ang recruitment and selection process.

And with that, Finally our report is done. Thank you, Everyone! For listening to our report.