Lecture 18

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Human Resource

Management
Lecture-18

Selection
Will I get a job?

Picking from the


applicant pool

Selection Process

Standard pattern
Skip some steps
Inform applicants

Get more information


Background
Motivation
Abilities
Multiple decision makers

Basic Selection Criteria


Education
Competencies
Experience

Skills and abilities

Steps in the
Selection
Process

Initial Screening
Application Blank

Pre-employment
Testing
General Intelligence Tests
Aptitude Tests
Personality and Interest
Tests
Achievement Tests
Honesty Tests

Interviews
Structured Interview
Unstructured Interview
Mixed Interview

Background Checks
Conditional job offer
Medical Exam/Drug
Tests
Selection Decision

Sources utilized
in the screening
effort

2. Application
Blank

Application
Forms

Name:_____________
__________________
Education:__________
__________________
Work Experience:____
__________________
Work Skills:_______
__________________
References:________
__________________

Critical aspects
The applicant certifies
The applicant agrees

The applicant
authorizes
The applicant
understands and
accepts
A written agreement

Uses of
Application
Blanks

Determine whether
minimum qualifications
for job are met.
Judge the presence or
absence of certain jobrelated attributes.

Red flag
potential problem
areas concerning
the applicant.

Red Flag

Warning signs that


may require further
investigation
Time gaps in
employment
Vague answers

Vague reasons for


leaving previous jobs
Lack of employment
History
Inconsistencies in
salary history

When all employers


listed are out of
business

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