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You’ve advertised a job role and received applications from several people who are clearly overqualified. Is it safe to reject a job applicant because they have more qualifications, skills and/or
experience than are needed for a job role?
Published 17.11.2022
You recently sent a job offer to an applicant which was conditional on them producing evidence of their right to work in the UK. They’ve accepted your offer but not supplied any documentation. Can
you withdraw it?
Published 13.01.2014
You’ve written to a job applicant inviting them to attend an interview which will be conducted online. They’ve now contacted you asking for the time to be changed as it’s “inconvenient”. Must you
rearrange the virtual interview?
Published 11.02.2021
When you interview a job candidate, there are many things you can’t enquire about. However, there’s one question which should be put to each and every one. What is it and why should it be asked?
Published 24.03.2014
You’ve made arrangements to interview all the potential candidates for a job role on a particular day. However, one has since contacted you to say that the time they’ve been given is inconvenient.
Must you rearrange their slot?
Published 21.05.2014
During a job interview you’re not allowed to ask an applicant any question that may be deemed potentially discriminatory. But that doesn’t preclude you from finding out “helpful” information. How
might this be done?
Published 05.06.2013
A second interview can help you make a decision when there are several strong candidates. Alternatively, it can provide reassurance where your mind is already made up. What two questions should be
put to all second interviewees?
Published 25.11.2021
You’ve been contacted by a former employee who left your employment several weeks ago. It turns out that the new job isn’t for them and they’re wondering if they can come back. How should you play
it?
Published 11.09.2019
Finding the right employee for a position is an expensive business. But research shows that even after all your hard work, 40% of offers are turned down. What can you do to improve the acceptance
rate?
Published 06.10.2005
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