Video Case: Interviewing Candidates (Zipcar)
Instructions: Read the video case in your textbook, titled "Interviewing Candidates (Zipcar)," then watch the corresponding video in the Unit Study Guide. Answer two of the Discussion Questions on page 209. Be sure to restate the question in your own words before answering in essay format.
Your total assignment response must be at least 400 words in length. You must use at least your textbook to complete this assignment. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations. All references and citations used must be in APA style.
Discussion Questions
1. What makes Zipcar an attractive employer for which to work?
2. What do those doing the actual hiring at Zipcar feel are important characteristics to find in potential employees?
3. List three behavioral and three situational questions that you would use to interview Zipcar employment applicants.
4. According to the video, what practices should you avoid during an interview? How do these compare with those we discussed in this chapter?