The document outlines the 8-step process for selecting job applicants: 1) Establishing selection criteria; 2) Requesting application forms; 3) Screening applicants; 4) Conducting initial interviews; 5) Interviewing top candidates; 6) Verifying applicant information; 7) Requiring medical exams; 8) Informing the chosen applicant. Key aspects of the process include establishing job requirements, shortlisting qualified candidates, assessing abilities during interviews, and extending a job offer to the final selection.
The document outlines the 8-step process for selecting job applicants: 1) Establishing selection criteria; 2) Requesting application forms; 3) Screening applicants; 4) Conducting initial interviews; 5) Interviewing top candidates; 6) Verifying applicant information; 7) Requiring medical exams; 8) Informing the chosen applicant. Key aspects of the process include establishing job requirements, shortlisting qualified candidates, assessing abilities during interviews, and extending a job offer to the final selection.
The document outlines the 8-step process for selecting job applicants: 1) Establishing selection criteria; 2) Requesting application forms; 3) Screening applicants; 4) Conducting initial interviews; 5) Interviewing top candidates; 6) Verifying applicant information; 7) Requiring medical exams; 8) Informing the chosen applicant. Key aspects of the process include establishing job requirements, shortlisting qualified candidates, assessing abilities during interviews, and extending a job offer to the final selection.
The document outlines the 8-step process for selecting job applicants: 1) Establishing selection criteria; 2) Requesting application forms; 3) Screening applicants; 4) Conducting initial interviews; 5) Interviewing top candidates; 6) Verifying applicant information; 7) Requiring medical exams; 8) Informing the chosen applicant. Key aspects of the process include establishing job requirements, shortlisting qualified candidates, assessing abilities during interviews, and extending a job offer to the final selection.
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Selection
- the process of choosing individuals who have the
required qualifications to fill present and expected job openings. Process: 1. Establishing the selection criteria -selecting human resources in an organization requires understanding of the nature and purpose of the job position which has to be filled. 2. Requesting applicants to complete the application form - application forms must be completed because these provide the needed information about the applicant. 3. Screening by listing applicants who seem to meet the set criteria. - this involves the preparation of a short list of applicants who meet the minimum requirements of the job positions to be filled; it is done to avoid wasting time by conducting interviews with applicants who do not meet the set criteria for the job opening. 4. Screening interview to identify more promising applicants -included in the list are the applicants who will be asked to undergo formal interview by the supervisor/manager ; applicants who are deemed to be the most fitted for the job opening belong in this short list. 5. Interview by the supervisor/manager or panel interviewers - through formal interview of the most compromising applicants, other characteristics of the applicants may be revealed or observed by the supervisor/manager or panel interview. Interview - are important in determining the qualifications of an applicant and gauging his or her ability to perform the job. Types of job interviews Structured interview – the interviewer asks the applicant to answer a set of prepared questions-situational, job knowledge, job simulation, and worker requirement questions Unstructured interview – the interviewer has no interview guide and may ask questions freely. One-on-one interview – one interviewer is assigned to interview the applicant Panel interview –several interviewers or panel interviewer may conduct the interview of applicants; 3- 5 interviewers take turns in asking questions. Such characteristics include the applicants’ Self-confidence Positive or negative self-esteem Honesty Ability to relate well with others
6. Verifying information provided by the applicant
- to make sure that the applicant has not given false information about himself or herself, verification is necessary. -background checking must also be done to avoid the hiring of applicants with criminal record and to ascertain that he or she has good moral character. 7. Requesting the applicant to undergo psychological and physical examination - having a healthy mind and a healthy body are important for good job performance. Types of Employment Test Intelligence test – designed to measure the applicant’s mental capacity; tests his or her cognitive capacity, speed of thinking and ability to see relationships in problematic situations. Proficiency and aptitude tests- tests his or her present skills and potential for learning other skills. Personality tests- designed to reveal the applicant’s personal characteristics and ability to relate with others. Vocational tests- test to show the occupation best suited to applicant. 8. Informing the applicant that he or she has been chosen for the position applied for - informing the applicant maybe done verbally or in writing by the managers who give the final decision regarding the applicant’s hiring. Final instructions regarding the company’s rules and regulations for hiring an applicant must be given in this step. Steps in Hiring Employees Effectively Step 1: Determining a need (Job Analysis) Step 2: Application Search and Selection a. recruitment b. screening and selection c. interviews Step 3: Decision –making Process a. making a decision b. notification and employment offer Step 4: Adaption on the workplace(orientation)