INTERVIEWING TECHNIQUES

They include; 1. Screening This refers to the preliminary interview which is done when there are many applicants for a given post. The aim of screen interview is to eliminate unqualified applicants and prepare a short list of qualified applicants. Read More …

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INTERVIEWS

DEFINITION Interview means view between. It means two people meeting for the purpose of getting to view each other or knowing each other. The interviewer is interested to know whether or not the candidate can fit in the open position. Read More …

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Types of Discussion

The type of discussion held depends on such factors as number of participants the subject to be discussed and the time allowed for the discussion. 1. Panel Discussion – Involves four – eight members. There are no prepared speeches , Read More …

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Types of Discussion Questions

There are 3 general types of questions. 1. Question of fact To answer this is the discussants try to find which aspects of a particular problem are true, probable or false. These kind of discussions are called “Fact – finding” Read More …

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FACTORS INFLUENCING DISCUSSION

1. Amount of research The amount of research done by participants before the discussion may affect both the quality of discussions and the quality of the results. 2. Underlying motives or secret interests May also affect discussion quality and results Read More …

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PURPOSES OF GROUP DISCUSSION

1. The most important purpose is to solve complex problems. When one or two people are incapable of solving a problem, they often call experts from a variety of areas collective wisdom assists in solving complex problems. 2. To publish Read More …

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MEETINGS

Meetings are held to discuss particular issues or matters. For the meetings to be successful the following should be done. Define the purpose of the meeting clearly Distribute the agenda among all members. Provide all the facts e.g. you may Read More …

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PREPARATION FOR A SPEECH

1. Research your topic thoroughly. Identify the points for discussion and decide what you have to say about them. 2. Plan your speech in three parts; The beginning should arouse the interest of the audience. The middle should be devoted Read More …

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PROFILE OF A GOOD SPEAKER

1. “A good speaker is lively, interested enthusiastic and vital.” He treats his audience as a group of living people. He is keenly interested in the subject he is speaking about and takes pain to make the audience equally interested Read More …

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