With some jobs, they test the candidates' skills. For example, they might ask designers to bring samples of their work. With other jobs, they use personality tests, which are based on questions written by a psychologist. Tests of this kind might be used in jobs that involve a great deal of contact with the public, for example a job as a hotel receptionist. With management jobs, there might be whole-day tests of endurance and qualities of leadership in outdoor activity centres.
Companies also carry out other checks.
Most companies send for the references that the candidate has provided and other companies confirm with the examining board whether degrees and certificates have actually been awarded. A medical examination is also carried out for some jobs. The successful candidate is usually told he or she has been successful at the end of the interviews or other tests. A letter confirming the appointment is then sent, usually within a day or so. There are advantages and disadvantages with external methods of recruitment.