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This is the most difficult stage of an interview because it tries to assess attitude, integrity, perseverance and motivation, which cannot be easily quantified. Multiple interviews are conducted as the interviewer has enough time to get to understand the interviewee better.

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Attitude

This can only be found out by indirect questioning. Psychological tests also give an indicator to bear out or refute the interviewer's impressions. If the candidate speaks ill of his/her previous employers (even if it true), it reflects a hostile attitude.

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Integrity

The first measure of a candidate's integrity can be assessed from the entire application blank, in which he/she has to answer every question no matter how inconvenient.

 

Multiple interviews also provide an opportunity to ask the same questions again and again, to find out if there is consistency in the answers given

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Perseverance

This is an attempt to assess the ability of a candidate to stay on despite difficulties. Academic records and work experience indicate whether a candidate is looking for monetary gains only or whether he wants to be a contributor too.

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Motivation

What eggs on a candidate to give the job his/her best shot? Is it only money or does job satisfaction play a vital role? The level of a candidate's aspiration can be gauged from the application blank, which indicates the extra effort he/she is taking to enhance professional skills and psychological tests.

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Interviewers try to look for integrity, motivation and perseverance in candidates. They want someone who will work hard in return for what the company gives.