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In-Class Group Activity: 5% of Total Grade


Job Interview for HR Coordinator at goeasy
Due Date: Mar 22 Guideline and Format:
Please follow the following format to complete the exercise. You will be graded on the
thoroughness of answering each question (i.e. did you answer the question?). Please write in full
sentences with proper grammar.
Section One: Interview Questions’ Responses: (please follow the recommendations and
formula to draft your responses)

a) Your response to tell me about yourself and why should we hire you.
After I read the job description for the HR coordinator role, I was assured that I am a great fit for
this role. As a reliable person who has great communication skills, I will make sure that all the
confidential information is kept safe, and I will absolutely maintain positive employee relations.
My previous experience with the preparation of different documents and my ability to adapt
quickly to change and to pick things up quick will make me a great addition to your team.

b) Your response to one of the SOAR responses.


One time I had several challenging tasks all due on one day was when one of my co-workers had
some family problems and had to miss works so I had to cover for her. It was challenging
because I was not very familiar with what she was doing, so I had to constantly ask for
information from her. I kept track of all the work I did, and I consulted it with her so that I could
make sure I had done everything right. By asking feedback from her I managed to get everything
done on time.

Section Two: Evaluating the Job Interviewees:


a) Who is your top choice for this position and why? Provide 3 reasons.
I decided to hire Jasmeet because she had the background and experience required for this role.
She has experience in payroll administration, employee relations, and HR support, indicating a
strong background in HR functions.
She is someone who takes initiative to solve problems and managed to do so successfully in her
previous roles.
She also appreciates working in fast-paced settings which is crucial for this role, and she was
able to convey her experience effectively.
b) Why were other candidates were not selected? Provide 3 reasons.
The other candidates did not have the right experience and qualifications required for this role.
Recent graduates need to gain experience in entry positions first so that later they can manage
payrolls and HR systems.
I also believe that they need to work more on their problem-solving skills for them to manage
this type of work environment. While they have provided examples of challenging situations,
they have not demonstrated problem-solving abilities like Jasmeet did.
The other candidates also need to demonstrate a commitment to the fast-paced working
environment and establishing a good working environment.

c) What feedback would you give them to improve their interview skills based on their
interview? Share 2 tips based on their performance (be specific).
I would suggest the other candidates to provide more concrete examples that are related to the
role when they are discussing their experiences and achievements so that the interviewer can
understand their skills related to the role.
The fact the recent graduate does not have experience would not have excluded this candidate
from being selected if she had emphasized her willingness to learn and adapt to new
environments.

Section Three: Takeaways and Reflection


a) What were 3 challenges in the interview process for you?
As the interviewer it was challenging to determine each candidate’s fit for the role based on their
responses.
It was hard to determine which candidate to pick based on their skills because while they had
some required skills, they lacked the others making it hard to compare them objectively.
It was hard to manage three Interviews at one time and to give each candidate enough time to
showcase their qualifications and suitability for the role.

b) What were 3 challenges in the interview process for your candidates?


The candidates found it hard to effectively convey my experiences and achievements during the
interview.
They struggled to provide relevant examples for this position, maybe due to a lack of relevant
experiences or difficulties in recalling specific instances from their past.
They were not very confident during the interview.

c) What are you main 3 takeaways from this activity?


From this activity I learned that it is Important to prepare beforehand whether you are the
interview or the candidate. Candidates should identify what the company is looking for and
showcase their capabilities suitable for that role. Interviewers should also provide relevant
questions to the candidates.
Being able to effectively communicate the skills, experiences and achievements is crucial for the
candidates.
Asking the candidate to provide examples of past experiences provides good insights into their
abilities and problem-solving skills and fit for the role.

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