For what sorts of jobs do you think computerized interviews are most appropriate? Why? For what sorts of jobs do you think situational content-based interviews are most appropriate? Why?

Solution-

According to me, computerized interviews are most appropriate for the jobs having a large number of applicants. For example- sales executives, customer support executives, or inventory in charge, etc. Computerized interviews can be used as virtually screening among the candidates thus saving time and money of the employer.

Situational content-based interviews assess the situational reaction of the candidate through which he or she has passed through. The purpose of this interview is to utilize the experience of the candidate that he or she has learned from his or her mistake. Such jobs may be related to management or supervisory level.

Explanation-

Computerized interviews are appropriate for every type of job requiring a large number of candidates. Situational interviews, on the other hand, assess the reaction of the candidate for a given particular situation.

References

Latham, G. P., Saari, L. M., Pursell, E. D., & Campion, M. A. (1980). The situational interview. Journal of Applied Psychology, 65(4), 422.



Petrie, K., & Abell, W. (1994). Responses of parasuicides to a computerized interview. Computers in Human Behavior, 10(4), 415-418.