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    The document summarizes the selection process and methods used in hiring. It discusses the steps in the selection process from initial screening through making a permanent job offer. It then describes the three most common selection methods: 1) testing, which can include cognitive ability, personality, physical ability, integrity, drug, and work sample tests; 2) gathering information through application forms, resumes, biographical data, and reference checks; and 3) interviewing applicants to assess areas like education, experience, and skills.

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    Selection

    UNIT-2
    SELECTION PROCESS
    Initial screening
    Fail to meet minimum
    qualification Passed
    Completed application
    Failed to complete job
    application or failed job Passed
    specification
    Employment test
    Failed Test
    Passed
    Passed Conditional job
    Comprehensive interview
    offer
    Failed to impress
    interviewer and / meet
    job expectations
    Background Examination
    Problem if required
    encountered
    Passed
    Reject Applicant
    Medical/physical examination if
    Unfit to do essential required (conditional job offer
    elements of job Able to perform
    essential elements
    of job

    Permanent job offer


    SELECTION METHODS
    The Three most Common Methods
    used are:

    1. Testing

    2. Gathering Information

    3. Interviewing
    SELECTION METHODS Cont . . .
    1. TESTING
    Tests measure knowledge, skill,
    and ability, as well as other
    characteristics, such as personality
    traits.

    TESTING TYPES

    Work
    Cognitive Personality Physical Integrity
    Ability Test Ability Test
    Drug Test Sample
    Test Test Testing
    SELECTION METHODS Cont . . .

    1. Cognitive Ability Testing 2. Physical Ability Testing

    It measures the learning,


    It assesses muscular
    understanding, and ability
    strength, cardiovascular
    to solve problems. e.g. TESTING endurance, and
    Intelligence Tests. TYPES
    coordination.

    3. Personality Testing

    It measures the patterns of


    thought, emotion, and
    behavior. e.g. Myers
    Briggs
    SELECTION METHODS Cont . . .

    4. Integrity Testing 6. Drug Testing


    Normally requires
    It is designed to assess
    applicants to provide
    the likelihood that TESTING
    TYPES required sample that is
    applicants will be
    tested for illegal
    dishonest or engage in
    substances.
    illegal activity.

    5. Work Sample Testing

    Measures performance on
    some element of the job.
    SELECTION METHODS Cont . . .

    2. INFORMATION GATHERING:
    Common methods for gathering information include
    application forms and résumés, biographical data, and
    reference checking.
    SELECTION METHODS Cont . . .
    ⮚ Generally ask for information such as
    Application address and phone number, education, work
    experience, and special training.
    Forms and
    Résumés ⮚ At the professional-level, similar information
    is generally presented in résumés.

    Biographical ⮚ Historical events that have shaped a


    Data person’s behavior and identity.

    ⮚ Involves contacting an applicant’s previous


    Reference employers, teachers, or friends to learn more
    Checking about the applicant Issues with reference
    checking
    SELECTION METHODS Cont . . .

    3. INTERVIEWS:
    ⮚ The interview is the most frequently used
    selection method.
    ⮚ Interviewing occurs when applicants
    respond to questions posed by a manager
    or some other organizational
    representative (interviewer).
    ⮚ Typical areas in which questions are
    posed include education, experience,
    knowledge of job procedures, mental
    ability, personality, communication
    ability, social skills.

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