Lexie, a marketing manager, regularly interviews candidates for her team. Because Lexie is a people person, and her department is built on teamwork, when she interviews candidates for a

job, she tries to get to know the candidates as people. She always begins by saying, "Tell me

about yourself," and based on what the candidate says, she lets the conversation unfold for 30

to 60 minutes per session.

Questions

i) How does Lexie’s current interview technique limit her effectiveness as an interviewer?

[3 marks]

ii) Lexie also wishes to contact people or organizations as referees for job candidates to fill

strategic positions in the organizations. Discuss two to three limitations of referee reports

placed on management or organizations for job candidates. How do organizations cope

with this burden?

[4 marks]

iii) The human resource department at Lexie’s organization is preparing to formulat