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Interview Process
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Once the employer has made a decision to employ a new employee, the following matters should be considered :
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Consider carefully which Award will apply to the position and familiarise the essential award conditions.
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The advertisement should not breach the anti discrimination and Equal opportunity legislations. The newspaper companies will assist you in this regard. Broadly speaking, the advertisement must not indicate a preference for the following:
- sex
- age or age group
- religious leaning
- marital status
- race
- union affiliations
- specific medical condition
- disability
- political preference
- parenthood
The job offer should be drafted accurately so as not to mislead a potential applicant.
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Most applicants would forward a detail resume. However an employer may wish to obtain information from the applicant by asking the applicant to complete the employer's standard application form. An application is designed in this service for your use.
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The employer must bear in mind the anti discrimination and Equal opportunity legislations when holding an interview with the applicant. Again care must be taken not to ask questions which deal with personal details outlined above. The employment conditions, including the job description, remuneration, and probation period should be clearly stated to prevent future problems.
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Psychological and Aptitude Tests
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If the employer considers that the employee should undertake a psychological/ aptitude test then contact should be made with a qualified psychologist to arrange for such test.
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In some circumstances an employer may inquire of an applicant's medical status for the following purposes:
- whether the applicant is able to fulfill the conditions referred to in the job description
- if the applicant has certain medical condition which requires the employer to provide special work place system to meet the applicant's requirement and to comply with the employer's obligation under the work safety laws thus creating a financial burden on the employer
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Trade Qualifications and References
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Where an applicant has declined to provide with references and documentary proofs of qualifications, then the employer is entitled to discontinue with the interview process.
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If an employer has made a decision to offer employment to the applicant then the offer should be accompanied by an employment contract.
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