Applicant Interview Matching System - Richard Hammes - Bog

A key value of the FastBooks Series is that useful management information is communicated in a concise, informative, non-time intensive format. They can be read and digested quickly and serve as an ongoing reference for managers as specific needs or concerns arise or just to broaden knowledge. While traveling, waiting for a meeting to begin, or just having a gap in the day, managers can read the FastBooks and gain insights that are useful. Implementation of new strategies and ideas can begin immediately and the easy to read format provides managers with a ready reference book.These FastBooks are a mini-management course. The complete set of FastBooks provides managers with information to interview candidates more effectively, deal with the day to day management of employees, provide leadership for the organization, manage employee performance, facilitate meetings, enhance retention, and more. Rather than the latest fad, these FastBooks provide time tested ideas and techniques to help you manage more effectively.Author: Dr. Hammes was founder and president of a management consulting firm for more than thirty years, located in metropolitan Chicago Illinois with a national presence. He is an industrial psychologist with extensive experience in management and human resource consulting. Prior to transitioning to corporate consulting in the mid-80's, Dr. Hammes was a clinician and manager in the mental health care industry. "Applicant Interview Matching System"This FastBook will assist you in the implementation of an interviewing process that will provide consistency and make the tough job of hiring easier. AIMS will keep you on target to hire the best people.The FastBook covers preparation, the setting, behavioral factors, biographical data gathering, the process and structure of the interview, EEO issues, success factors for performance, evaluation criteria and more. Typically, the emphasis of most interviews is can the candidate do the job. However, most research indicates that the key to predicting performance is the "Fit" to the company and the job. This means matching the individual's personality and behavioral characteristics to successful employees in the company.AIMS is a systematized approach to hiring that provides standardization and consistency. Coupling key personality data with biographical information enhances the probability of making sound hiring decisions. The Applicant Interview Matching System will assist you to reduce hiring risks and select the best possible personnel.The FastBooks Series For ManagersBringing Clarity to Key Manager Functions: Skills, techniques, and knowledge to manage in these changing times.Leadership: Where are We Going?: Essential information, ideas, and processes to lead and focus on the future not only day to day task management.Targeted Interview Matching System: A system that takes the guess work out of candidate selection and reduces the risk of hiring the wrong person.Performance Can Be Managed: A comprehensive system designed to evaluate outcomes, provide for employee development, and manage the performance of employees.Change Management, Teams and Organizational Achievement: Ideas, interactive team activities, how to embrace and encourage change and ways to gain support for change while promoting team interaction.Communication is Critical to Organizational Performance: Ideas, activities, how to break down barriers and generally enhance communication.You Can Have Meaningful Meetings: Everything managers and others need to have meetings that meet expectations and produce results.