Interview Roles and Employment Contracts

Practice vocabulary flashcards reviewing the responsibilities of an interviewer during an interview and the key components and definition of an employment contract.

Employment contract

A legal and binding agreement between the employer and employee.

Role of the interviewer: Time management

Ensure that each candidate is allocated the same amount of time for their interviews.

Role of the interviewer: Introductions and purpose

Introduce the members of the interviewing panel to the interviewee at the commencement of the interview and explain the purpose of the interview.

Role of the interviewer: Candidate rapport and integrity

Make the interviewee feel at ease and ensure that the interviewee is not misled or misinformed deliberately.

Role of the interviewer: Questioning procedure

Pose the same questions to all interviewees and provide an opportunity for the interviewee to ask questions.

Role of the interviewer: Recording responses

Record the interview responses of the interviewees for future reference or if disputes occur.

Role of the interviewer: Concluding the interview

Conclude the interview by thanking the interviewee for attending the interview.

Job description (contract component)

The section of the employment contract specifying aspects such as duties and working conditions.

Job specification (contract component)

The section of the employment contract specifying requirements such as formal qualifications and willingness to travel.

Employee remuneration details

Contractual details specifying how an employee is paid, such as weekly or monthly payment.

Employee deductions

Stipulated compulsory and non-compulsory deductions taken from employee remuneration.

Leave entitlements

Contractually stipulated time off, including sick, maternity, annual, and adoption leave.

Probation period

A clause in the employment contract stating whether an initial trial period applies and for how long.

Working hours

Contractual terms outlining employee hours, such as normal time and overtime.

Associated contract documents

A list of additional documents forming part of the employment contract, such as the letter of appointment and code of conduct.