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To Q if interview candidates are really chosen solely based on scoring the most points?

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LemonWasp · 28/09/2024 16:41

I wonder if the best candidate is always the one who scores highest on paper. What if the panel doesn’t like them or they don’t come across well during the interview, even if they technically scored the most points? Shouldn’t personal rapport and overall presentation play a role in the decision?

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Stompythedinosaur · 28/09/2024 16:46

Definitely isn't in the NHS.

There's a minimum score to be appointable, but after that we consider relevance of skill set, team dynamics etc.

YorkshireIndie · 28/09/2024 16:45

In the civil service yes

GreatMistakes · 28/09/2024 16:44

Depends on the employer I suppose. I've sat on interview panels for my employer that aren't for my department so I don't really need rapport. We also get down to business quite quickly so there isn't much of you to get to know or like. We also hired over Zoom during covid so again, less time for rapport building.

Eta - a smaller company might care but ultimately if you need someone to do accounts and someone shoes better, you probably want the person with the most ecident capability.

It's all fun and games until you have to coach or ultimately performance manage a lovely person because they aren't up to the job and then recruit AGAIN.