Question

Vandana Public School had a vacancy of a Maths teacher. They were looking for a smart and creative teacher having a drive for excellence. An advertisement was given in all leading dailies. Since the response was huge, the school examined all the application forms and rejected the candidates who did not have the necessary qualifications. Thereafter, a test was conducted to measure the existing skills of the candidates. After that it was followed by a formal in-depth conversation with the Principal of the school and a panel of Maths experts. From the above context; a) Explain the steps that have been performed by Vandana Public School in the process of identifying and choosing the best candidate. b) Give the name and also the meaning of the test which was conducted by the school.

Answer 1

Answer:

a) The steps that have been performed by Vandana Public School in the process (i.e

Selection) of identifying and choosing the best candidates are:

1. Screening: As a first step, candidates who do not fulfil the basic criteria and

qualifications required for the job are eliminated through a preliminary screening or

preliminary interview.

2. Test: The next step is to further judge the candidate on different criteria.

Organisations conduct various tests such as intelligence test, aptitude test, personality

test, trade test and interest test.

3. Personal interview: A personal interview involves a direct conversation between the

candidate and a manager. An in-depth conversation is conducted with the candidate to

judge the individual’s overall suitability for the job position.

(b) Trade test was conducted by the school. This test is used to measure and analyse

the existing skills of the candidate.This test helps to measure the level of theoritical and

practical knowledge possessed by a candidate in the area of the concerned subject.

Answer 2

The process followed is as follows:

Explanation:

• The steps were taken by Vandana Public School as part of the process i.e. The following are the steps in identifying and selecting the best candidates:

1. Screening: As a preliminary phase, candidates who do not meet the fundamental requirements are screened out.

• A preliminary screening or interview eliminates candidates who do not meet the job requirements.

2. Test: The next step is to assess the candidate based on a variety of criteria.

• Various tests, such as IQ tests, aptitude tests, and personality tests, are conducted by organisations.
• There is a test, a trade test, and an interesting test.

3. Personal interview: A personal interview entails a direct dialogue between the interviewer and the candidate.

• an applicant and a supervisor The candidate is interviewed in-depth to determine his or her qualifications.
• determine the person's overall suitability for the job.

(a) The school performed a trade test.

(b) The school administered a trade test. This exam is intended to assess and evaluate a situation the candidate's current abilities

• This test is used to determine the level of theoretical and practical knowledge.
• A candidate's practical understanding in the field of the subject in question.