A museum is recruiting an education officer to lead school workshops. During selection, candidates must give a five-minute demonstration to a small group of...
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A museum is recruiting an education officer to lead school workshops. During selection, candidates must give a five-minute demonstration to a small group of volunteers. The museum director also plans a formal interview and reference checks. The job requires clear speaking, planning and the ability to engage young visitors.
(a) What selection method is demonstrated by the five-minute activity? [1]
(b) Explain one way this activity could improve the quality of the recruitment decision. [2]
(c) Identify one question the director could ask at interview to assess planning skills. [1]
(d) When should the museum contact a candidate's referees? [1]
Answer Details
(a) The five-minute activity is a presentation, practical task or work-sample test. It requires candidates to demonstrate skills relevant to the actual job. [1]
(b) The director can observe the candidate's actual communication and engagement skills during the activity. [1] This provides more relevant evidence than an application form alone. [1]
(c) A suitable interview question is: “Explain how you would plan a workshop for a class.” This asks directly about the candidate's planning process. [1]
(d) The museum should contact referees after shortlisting and before making the final job offer. [1]
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