STEPS IN EMPLOYEE SELECTION PROCESS:
Selection refers to the mutual process whereby the organization decides whether or not to make a job offer and the candidate decides whether or not to accept it.
The steps involved are as follows:
| PROCEDURES | PURPOSES | ACTIONS AND TRENDS | |
| 1. | Completed job application | Indicates applicant’s desired position; provides information
for interviews |
Requests only information that predicts success in the job |
| 2. | Initial screening (preliminary)
interview |
Provides a quick evaluation of
applicant’s suitability |
Asks questions on experience, salary expectation, willingness to
relocate, etc. |
| 3. | Testing | Measures applicant’s job skills and the ability to learn on the job |
May include computer testing software, handwriting analysis, medical and physical ability |
| 4. | Background investigation | Checks truthfulness of applicant’s resume or application form | Calls the applicant’s previous supervisor (with permission) and confirms information from
applicant |
| 5. | In-depth selection interview | Finds out more about the applicant as an
individual |
Conducted by the manager to whom the applicant will report |
| 6. | Physical examination | Ensures effective performance by applicant; protects other employees
against diseases; establishes health record on applicant; protect firm against unjust worker’s compensation claims |
Often performed by company’s medical doctor |
| 7. | Job offer | Fills a job vacancy or
position |
Offers a salary plus benefit
package |