Employee Selection Process: Steps and Stages

Selection Process

1. Application Form

   • Record of the applicant's desire to obtain a position
   • It is a basic employee record for applicants who are hired
   • Provides the interviewer with a profile of the applicant that can be used during the interview.
   • Can be used for research on the effectiveness of the selection process.

2. Pre-employment Screening

   • Electronic assessment screening utilizes computer software to review applications form
   • Determine if an applicant meets the minimum qualification

3. Applicant's Job Interest

   • Individuals can indicate their interest online applications

4. Selection Interview

   • Structure Interview
     • Uses a set of standardized questions asked to all applicants so that the candidates can be compared more easily
       • Who does the interview?
         • Entry-level jobs requiring lesser skills
           • Interview solely by HR professionals
         • Jobs requiring more skills
           • Interview by HR professionals, followed by the appropriate supervisors and managers

5. Background Investigation

   • Failure to check backgrounds of people who hired can lead to embarrassment and legal liability
     • For example, hiring workers who commit violent acts on the job

6. Medical Examinations

   • Applicant's medical information might be used to determine their physical and mental capabilities for performing jobs

7. Job Placement

   • Job offers are often extended over the telephone