MODULE IN HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT

Module 4
Selection, Placement, and Job Fit
Overview:
Outcomes:
At the end of this chapter, students must have:
1. understood the parameters of what hiring managers should select for based on job requirements
2. recognized and appreciated individual differences among applicants
3. associated selection and job fit on employee motivation, morale, productivity and retention
4. identified the importance and impact of job interview in the hiring process.
Lesson Subject Matter or Concepts to be learned
- Who Should You Select For?
 Factors to Consider in Candidate Selection
 Selection Process
- Individual Differences
 Personality Traits
 Other Personality Dimensions
 Employee Selection: Personality Testing, Interviews, and Values
- Job Interview
 Types of Interviews
 Preparing for the Interview
 Dressing for Success
 Interview Do’s and Don’ts
 Off-the-Wall Questions
Module Strategy/method to be used: MODIFIED 4A’s of KOLB’S EXPERIENTAL LEARNING
Activate

Acquire
What Should You Select For?
- “ Don’t hire to fire”

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- Finding the right fit to be part of your organization can take a lot of work and determination.
- A number of aspects should be taken into consideration to guarantee that you make the most
suitable choices of the candidate, sometimes on top of the medley of choices of the apparent ones.
- There are numerous ways to select from the pool of candidates.
- Some HR practitioners rely on the “gut instinct” after an interview.
- And while the “good-feel” vibes seem to be self-reliant, this should be backed up by other
credentials that does not involve “feelings or emotions”.
- To be objective and fair enough for everyone recruiters should look at the candidate’s
“experience” as objective as possible.

Factors to Consider in Candidate Selection

1. Skill
2. Personality
3. Desire
4. Attitude

Selection Process

Individual Differences
- Personality incorporates an individual’s fairly established emotional state, frame of mind, and
behavioral patterns.
- The two dimensions in which people significantly differ are manifested in personality traits and
values.
- The ability to understand and discern someone’s personality provides us indications about how
that person has a tendency to act and feel in a variety of situations.

Personality Traits
Big Five Personality Traits- has a big impact in an individual’s relationship with his work
- It is a distinctive configuration and fusion of these various traits that makes
individual “unique”

The Big Five Personality Traits

Trait Description
Openness Curious, original, intellectual, creative, and open to new ideas
Conscientiousness Organized, systematic, punctual, achievement oriented and
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dependable
Extraversion Outgoing, talkative, sociable and enjoys being in social situations
Agreeableness Affable, tolerant, sensitive, trusting, kind, and warm
Neuroticism Anxious, irritable, temperamental, and moody

Other Personality Dimensions

1. Self-Monitoring
- a concept that reveals how much a person monitor his own presentations, expressive and
nonverbal affective behavior
- defined as personality trait that indicates a person’s capability to regulate and synchronize his
behavior to be able to adapt to social situations

2. Proactive Personality
- Are change-oriented and self-initiated rather than just reacting to the situations, moaning,
whining, and complaining.
- They have the initiative to find solutions and make changes happen
- Do not content themselves with a wait and see attitude

3. Self- Esteem
- Used to describe an individual’s overall sense of self-worth or personal value.
- According to Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, people need both esteem from other people
as well as inner self- respect. Both of these must be satisfied in order for an individual to grow as
a person and achieve self- actualization.

Signs of Healthy Self- Esteem

- Confidence
- Ability to say no
- Positive outlook
- Ability to see overall strengths and weaknesses and accept them
- Negative experiences don’t impact overall perspective
- Ability to express your needs

Signs of Low Self- Esteem

- Negative outlook
- Lack of confidence
- Inability to express your needs
- Focus on your weaknesses
- Feelings of shame, depression, or anxiety
- Belief that others are better than you
- Trouble accepting positive feedback
- Fear of failure

4. Self-efficacy
- is not self-image, self-worth, or any other comparable concept.

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Self-efficacy vs. Self-esteem

Self-esteem
- is conceptualized as a sort of general and overall feeling of one’s worth or value(Neill, 2005)
Self-efficacy
- is the belief we have in our own abilities, specifically our ability to meet the challenges ahead of
us and complete a task successfully (Akhtar, 2008)

Is focused more on “being’

Self- Esteem E.g., feeling that you are perfectly acceptable as you are

Is focused more on “doing’

Self- Efficacy E.g., feeling that you are up to a challenge

Personality Selection: Personality Testing, Interviews, and Values

Personality- is a theoretically significant predictor of work behavior
Job Interview- play a vital role in determining a candidate’s attitude on certain matters

Values
- Refer to a person’s principles or standards of behavior; one’s judgement of what is important in
life
- Are formed throughout one’s life as a result of accumulating life experiences
- Tend to be relatively stable

Job Interview
- This is the time to show your communication skills by highlighting your interests, motivation,
other talents and abilities that may or may not be reflected in your resume

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- Interviewer may ask personal matters such as your future plans.

- For young graduates, job interview is always accompanied by bags of nervousness and anxiety.
- For amateurs they lack the confidence associated with skills and experience.
- Being prepared is the magic that could play down anxiety and help warrant a winning job
interview.
- Preparedness equates to self-confidence and a more relaxed applicant.
Types of Interviews
1. Directed interview
- Seeks to reveal facts
- Interviewer would normally have an outline of questions to be asked with accompanying
checklist.
- Your answers will then be compared to those of other applicants

2. Unstructured Interview
- an open discussion of the applicant’s qualifications are the main focus
- the interviewer would ask you to “tell something about yourself”.

3. Behavioral Interview
- The interviewer would like to assess your behavior and how you handled past situations that
could have a bearing in your chances of being hired.
- He would ask you to describe a time and a situation that was quite challenging- one that required
problem-solving skills, adaptability, leadership, conflict resolution, and many other similar work-
related dilemmas.
- Never fabricate a story just to impress your interviewer.
4. Panel Interview
- Not a typical one-on-one interview
- The applicant is faced with several people in one setting
- This is quite intimidating especially if it’s your first time.
- The purpose of which is to determine where you would best fit in case you’re hired.

5. Phone Interview
- This is a start to deciphering applicant’s communication skills.
- Done as follow-up to fill in missing information that was not asked during the formal interview
forum.

Preparing for the Interview

1. Prepare copies of résumé. Bring extra copies, just in case. Also, be ready to provide references
and photocopies of other pertinent documents.
2. Do not forget to bring a pen. It looks very unprofessional if you don’t have one in case you’re
asked to list down requirements you have to submit, or jot down your next appointment date.
Also, in the case you’re very lucky that day and they offered you on the spot employment
contract, a pen is very important for you to sign it.
3. Review your work history.

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4. Make a research on common interview questions and prepare how to answer such in case you’re
asked similar questions on the big day. Rehearse your answers.
5. Know something about your company and the position you’re applying for,
6. Be prepared for any surprise questions that may arise.

Dressing for success

- Consider the current weather.
- It is always safe to consider conservative, traditional corporate look.
- Do not come to the interview wearing flip flops, ripped jeans and t-shirts.
- For women, avoid miniskirts and plunging necklines.
- Go for neutral colors
- Wear subtle makeup and fragrance

Interview Do’s and Don’ts

DO’s
Arrive on time or earlier. This will give you
enough time stretch to freshen up and relax your
nerves.
Project confident body language, Sit straight,
make eye contact, smile and nod when
necessary.
Stay poised and relaxed.
Listen attentively. Make sure you understand
what the interviewer is saying. Do not make the
mistake of giving the right answer to the wrong
question.
Be honest as much as you can.
Always be positive.
Be yourself. Discuss your strengths and how
much you ca contribute in case you’re hired.
Be professional and observe proper manners.
Remember names of those involved in the
interview process. Smile and project an aura of
being happy to be there. Show enthusiasm but
do not overdo it.
DON’Ts
Don’t be late.
Do not slouch or cross your arms as this makes
you seem hesitant and closed-off.
Do not panic or ramble your answers. Think
before you speak.
Do not interrupt the interviewer. Chances are,
you would be given some time to ask questions
before the end of the interview.
Do not pretend just to look good. Never pretend
to have the skills you do not have.
Do not speak ill of your past employers. It
would only make you look bitter,
unprofessional and a risky hire.
Avoid personal issues.
Do not chew gum during the interview. Also do
not bring any family member or friends to
accompany you to help you answer questions.
Do not do the following during the interview:
- Tapping your fingers on the table
- Biting your nails
- Playing with your hair
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- Clicking your pen

Turn off your phone or at least put it in silent Do not answer a call and definitely don’t call
mode. anyone for advice on how to answer difficult
questions.

Do not use you phone to take a selfie with your

interviewer.

Off-the Wall Questions

- These are wild, unconventional, bizarre, weird, crazy, or eccentric, and is definitely unexpected.
- These are usually allowed during the interview proper to test your ability to operate under
anticipated moments.
- Sometimes, this is done to lighten the mood and inject a little humor.
Apply

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Activity 4a: Answering Interview Questions

Pretend you’re an applicant for an entry level position in a well-known company. Below are some usual
questions asked during the interview process. How would you answer them?
1. Tell me something about yourself.

2. How did you hear about the position?

3. What do you know about the company?

4. Why do you want this job and why should we hire you?

Assess

https://www.shrm.org/hr-today/trends-and-forecasting/special-reports-and-expert-
views/Documents/Recruiting-Attracting-Talent.pdf( Retrieved, September 1, 2020)

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