The Selection Process: Practical Guide

A good selection process is key in finding talent and forms the backbone for effective performance
management. In this article, we will take a closer look at the selection process and show the best
practices for designing a process that will help you find the best candidates while also delivering a
good candidate experience.

What is the selection process?

The goal of the recruitment and selection process at organizations is to find and hire the best
candidates for job openings. This process has a funnel structure. Imagine you are seeking a new hire
for a role – your current employee decided to pursue another opportunity. You need to find a
replacement. 50 people apply to your job opening. You select five of them to interview and finally,
one person gets the job offer.

Your organization’s candidate selection process always starts with a job opening. Every job opening
should have a clearly defined function profile. Based on the job description, this should include
criteria like how many (if any) years of work experience are needed, educational background, and
proficiency in certain skills.