The applicant may have to examine soil tests or photos of diseased crops and make decisions accordingly. Computer-based tests may also be relevant tools. Oral tests may help you assess the applicant's communication ability and technical expertise. Examples include asking the applicant to give instructions to other employees or to discuss the structural conformation of a cow. Another good test question is to give the applicant a hypothetical problem and ask what steps he or she would take to solve it.
Interviews allow employers and potential employees to get to know each other.
Interviews may take a serious, grilling tone or be very laid-back and conversational. Of course, some applicants may sound very impressive during an interview and disappoint once on the job. Other applicants may be very nervous in an interview and miss their opportunity to shine. This is why it's always good to combine an interview with a practical test. Practical tests require the applicants to perform one or more of the required skills.