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TSP · Newbie Joined: 16 Jan 2008 Posts: 1 Career Advice: +0/-0

I have a Targeted Selection Interview. What is this ? Is this just another fancy name for a job interview some bureaucrat has dreamt about ?

I did some research and this is what I came up with ?
"Use past behavior to predict future behavior" ..
Well of course but all interviews are like this no ? The Employer is tyring to see if you can line further his pockets or not !

tcvs · Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2008 8:54 am Post subject:

Targeted Selection is based on the principle of “Past Behavior Predicts Future Behavior.” It is a behavioral-based interviewing process. Targeted Selection has two main components, dimensions and the selection system. Dimensions describe the competencies the candidate must possess and be able to perform in order to be successful at the prospective job. It also includes their motivations and what types of environments they like to work in. A candidate’s motivations are often the best predictor of “job fit.” A job analysis is performed for each position in order to determine the dimensions and the motivation questions that should be used in the interview.

source: http://www.uky.edu/HR/target/about.html

Pauloz · Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2008 8:48 am Post subject:

TSP

Don't worry about it too much. Targeted selection can work in your favor.

It's not that different. It works on things like motivation, stress management, skills and knowledge.

You can expect questions like: “Give an example of your going beyond your job requirements” and “What was your most difficult situation dealing with a client”.

As you can see, not so unusual.

Other questions can be like "What are your hobbies?", "How do you deal with KPIs?"

The whole object of this approach is trying to get good fits for people. The wrong person in the wrong job isn't a great result.

I agree with you that it sounds like yet another form of bureaucratese, and that the HR culture leaves a lot to be desired.

However, Google is now using things like this because, quote: "The normal interview is a lousy way of assessing people".

Google, in fact, redesigned its entire hiring process because of the problem trying to get good fits. They screened their entire workforce of 10.000 people, with 300 questions each.

Actually fitting jobs to people does make a bit more sense than trying to fit people to jobs.

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