Selection

HR System

HR Planning

Recruit.

Selection

Training

Payment

Performance Appraisal

1- What is Selection?
The process of subjecting applicants to a

accruate assessment using a number of techniques to identify the most valid ones.
It is concerned with matching the attributes of

the individuals to the requirements of jobs. It is a core component of high commitment of management approach to HRM.
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Effects of misselection errors

Less matching between the individual and the job Loosing the costs of employing those people Paying additional costs for replacement Lower productivity More training Absenteeism Higher LTO

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Selection steps
1. Review application forms
2. Select best applicants for interview 3. Interview 4. Administer test 5. Conduct reference and background

checks 6. Perform medical test

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3- Pre-screening
It is done using the initial investigation of the application forms It gives us an idea about the general level of applicants. It reduces the number of applicants to be assessed by excluding those applicants who dont enjoy basic requirements. So we can make a short list
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The interview
What is the interview?

It is a face to face meeting between the applicant and the interviewer to assess the validity of the applicant. Types of interviews: - Traditional interview p. 138 - Structured interview p. 140 - Panel interview p. 142
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Tests Personality test 143 Cognitive ability test 145 Medical test

Reverence test

p 148

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Selection Interview Structure

Selection Interview Characteristics

Interview structure

Interview content

Interview administration

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Selection Interview Formats

Interview Structure Formats

Unstructured (nondirective) interview

Structured (directive) interview

Interview Content
Types of Questions Asked

Situational interview

Behavioral interview

Job-related interview

Stress interview

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How to Conduct a More Effective Interview

Being Systematic and Effective
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2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Know the job. Structure the interview.

Get organized.
Establish report. Ask questions. Take brief and notes. Close the interview.

Review the interview.

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Guidelines for Interviewees

Preparation is essential. Uncover the interviewers real needs.

Relate yourself to the interviewers needs.

Think before answering.

Remember that appearance and enthusiasm are important.

Make a good first impression. Ask questions.
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Learning Moments

End of Session
Thank You

DISCUSSION