How would HR evaluate a candidate who is not able to express himself during interview but possess required skill to perform assigned tasks?

One of the answers above says that the candidate must learn to express themselves. Jacqueline said "It is survival for the fittest" . . . . that is true, but sometimes we take that sentence and overuse it.

As the question suggests, the candidate's skill-set is clearly apparent, and the candidate lacks the ability to demonstrate said skill-set and aptitude. Unless the job specifically requires the skill of clearly expressing oneself, the candidate does not need to learn how to express themselves. For example, if this is a role where the candidate is able to work in a silo, producing a lot of work without much need to clearly express ideas to teammates, then the skill of expressing does not rest solely on the candidate.

 

We have to give a bit more responsibility to the interviewer. If the candidate is not able to express themselves in one situation, then the interviewer should adopt other methods of assessing the candidate's skills. Some humans are good at expressing themselves verbally, others excel at written expression, others excel at demonstrating expertise through actions or showing their problem solving skills. To truly asses your candidates, let's move past the ancient and inaccurate interview method of only asking verbal questions.

 

Adopt behavioral interviewing, try structured interviewing, panel interviewing, try out actual job scenarios and instead of interviewing the candidate, give them actual work. Have them present their findings. There are many ways to pulling out information from a candidate, than just simply saying to yourself that "the candidate must learn to express themselves".

 

I say as business professionals, we must learn to extract information from our future leaders.

 

A candidate must learn how to express themselves at an interview.This is a competitive world and unless the job is for one candidate only or they require a unique set of skills that only you possess then you will be lucky to get the position . Its a tough world out here survival for the fittest. You have to do all it takes to make sure you become the best candidate. Expressing yourself is a learnt art

     HR shall reduce the tenses for the candidate not able to express more. The expression “it’s not what you say, it’s what you do” is never more true than during the interview Your body language can have a significant impact on how you’re perceived, and so you have to be aware the moment you step through the door. You have being judged even before you’ve uttered your first word, body langue show you're confident, smart, and enthusiastic, Only a small percentage of communication involves actual words:7%, to be exact. In fact, % of communication is visual (body language, eye contact) and % is vocal (pitch, speed, volume, tone of voice). Beside HR can conduct practical knowledge skill, then he can evaluate the candidate.

• Culture fit is important therefore expression is key therefore create an environment where the candidate does not continually feel intimidated by the interview process.
• Conduct a Practical skills test to see if his performance matches with the actual skills set required to perform his job.
• Body Language works as well just as alluded to in the above answer. 

The Candidate might be tensed during interview but if his body language and his expressions will be a added plus points to over come the negativity