Selection Process and Methods

 

Selection process

 The selection process begins when you start to assess the applications you’ve received (Leech, C. (2005).

·         Creating a shortlist – list of candidates who will move into next stage of the selection process. During the shortlist, applications will be reviewed against the person specification

·         Evaluating the shortlisted candidates – evaluating the shortlisted candidates for interviews.

·         Decision-making – deciding whom to select

·         Communicating the outcome

 

Selection activities follow a standard pattern, beginning with an initial screening interview and concluding with the final employment decision (DeCenzo, D.A & Robbins, S.P.  2005).

 

·         Initial screening interview

·         Completing the application form

·         Employment tests

·         Comprehensive interview

·         Back-ground investigation

·         Conditional job offers

·         Medical or physical examination

·         Permanent job offers

 

 

Selection Methods

 Shortlisting and assessment are the two primary stages in the hiring process. Candidates are chosen based on their ability to execute the job, contribute to the business, and potential for advancement

(CIPD, 2021 ).

 

There are several selection methods. The aim of selection is to assess the suitability of candidates by predicting the extent to which they will be able to carry out a role successfully (Armstrong M. 2014).

 

·         Interviews

o   Structured – based on defined method

o   Unstructured – general discussion

               

·         Selection testing

o   Intelligence test – test range of mental abilities

o   Personality tests – test personality of a candidate

o   Ability tests – test candidates’ capabilities

o   Aptitude tests – job related test

 

·         Assessment centers

 

In my organization the selection is done by two parties. First HR will short list those candidates using various selection criteria such as communication skills and expected salary details. Then If it’s for technical position, NOC manger will get link from web application to select prospective candidate. So the NOC manager will select the prospective candidates based on knowledge and skills and ability (KSAs). After that selected candidates will be call for an interview. 

 

Referencing

Armstrong M. (2014), Armstrong’s Handbook of Human Resources Management Practices, 13th edition, Hong Kong: Jellyfish.

DeCenzo, D. and Robbins, S. (2005), Fundamentals of Human Resource Management (8th edi), USA: Wiley

Greer, C. R. (2001), Strategic Human Resource Management (2nd Edi), USA:Peason

Leech, C. (2005), Positive Recruitment and Retention, Burlington: Elsevier Butterworth-Heinemann

Opatha, H.(2009), Human Resource Management, Sri Lanka: Author

Torrington, D. & Hall, L. & Taylor, S. (2008), HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (7th edi), Spain: Pearson

Web article: CIPD, 2021, , Date viewed: 6th May 2022, https://www.cipd.co.uk/knowledge/fundamentals/people/recruitment/selection-factsheet#7275

Comments

  1. ChulangaPereraMay 7, 2022 at 2:59 PM

    Agreed with you hasitha.Employee selection as an aspect of human resourcing,in a wider context of human resource management (HRM) ‘is the process by which managers and others use specific instruments to choose from a pool of applicants a person or persons more likely to succeed in the job(s), given the management goals and legal requirements’ (French and Rumbles, 2009)

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    1. Nuwan Hasitha DiasMay 11, 2022 at 11:37 PM

      Thanks for highlighting another defintion for the selection Chulanga. Further, Opatha, (2009) defined selection process as deciding the most suitable candidate from the pool of applicants recruited to fill the job vacancy (Opatha, 2009)

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  2. Dulanjana Hashali PeirisMay 7, 2022 at 11:14 PM

    Dear Hasitha, I agree with your post. It is very important that companies are pay attention to do a proper job analysis before to the selection process where they can identify individual competencies which can be lead to high performance. (Bohlander & Snell, 2012).

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    1. Nuwan Hasitha DiasMay 11, 2022 at 11:46 PM

      Thanks Dulanjana for your insight and I also agree with your point. Further, Opatha, (2009) has highlighted the significance of job analysis for selection as an information-gathering tool and for correctly matching a person to a job.

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  3. Thanuja SajaniMay 14, 2022 at 11:35 PM

    Hi Nuwan,
    Agreed with your Blog,
    Selection Process: Selection is the process of picking individuals who have relevant qualifications to fill jobs in an organization. Selection is much more than just choosing the best candidate. It is an attempt to strike a happy balance between what the applicant can and wants to do and what the organization requires.( Neeraj Kumari 2012).

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