SELECTION

Chapter Objectives Explain the significance of employee selection Discuss the factors that affect the selection process Identify environmental factors that affect the selection process Describe the general selection process Explain the importance of the preliminary interview Describe reviewing applications and resumes

Selection Process of choosing from a group of applicants the individual best suited for a particular position and an organization My definition Using a systemic process to identify the best candidate (s)

Factors Affecting the Selection Process Other HR functions I/O Psychologist Legal considerations Decision making speed Organizational hierarchy Applicant pool Type of organization Probationary period

Other HR Functions Selection process affects, and is affected by, virtually every other HR function.

Industrial Organizational (I/O )Psychologist Studies behavior in the work place Focuses on promoting productive workers Helps organizations understand the most effective means for selecting and promoting professionals Helps organization design proper test for measuring job performance

Legal Considerations Human resource management is greatly influenced by legislation, executive orders, and court decisions.

Speed of Decision Making Time available to make selection decision can have major effect on selection process

Organizational Hierarchy Different approaches to selection are generally taken for filling positions at different levels in organization.

Applicant Pool Number of applicants for particular job can also affect selection process

Type of Organization Prospective employees in private sector screened with regard to how they can help achieve profit goals. Government civil service systems identify qualified applicants through competitive examinations. Individuals considered for positions in not-for-profit organizations must not only be qualified but dedicated to this work.

Probationary Period Probationary period that permits evaluating employees ability based upon performance

Ideal Selection Process External Environment Internal Environment Recruited Candidate Review Resumes Select top 5 -8 to pre screen Rejected Applicants Conduct phone interview Face-to-face Interviews Testing and References Checks Selection Decision Close loop on candidates rejected New Hire Starts

Exercise Break into teams of 3 -4 Analysis a current or previous selection process you experienced Identify 2 -3 recommendations to improve the selection process Report back on your recommendations

Different Types of Staffing Assessments: Physical Exams Background Checks Interviews Resume Screens Knowledge, Skill and Ability Test Situational Measure Application Screens

What Assessments Measure What have candidates Done? Pre-screening Behavioral Interviews Resume Screens Background Investigations Drug Screens What candidates want to do Future Job Performance Ability Tests Physical Ability Test Personality Test want to do? candidates What Culture and Fit Inventories Motivational Interviews

Preliminary Interview Removes obviously unqualified individuals The types: Telephone interviews Computer interviews

Review of Applications Usually all candidates complete them, regardless of the position. Must be signed to be validate Review of Resumes Systems allow you to sort through resumes that close match the requirements