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Having defined what you want, how do you find out if the candidates have it? There are a number of selection devices available, of which the interview is only one, and it may not be the best.
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Edis, M. (1990). Selection Strategy. In: Both Sides of Selection. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-12095-6_19
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