Employee Selection

Flashcards covering key vocabulary and concepts related to employee selection processes, fairness in selection, types of selection tests, and assessment methods.

Selection

The second step following recruitment and preceding the hiring decision, where experts match candidate qualifications with job duties.

Selection Sequence

A reverse pyramid model that starts with a large number of applicants in the recruitment phase, narrows during selection, and ends with a small number of hires.

Fairness and Equality in Selection: Objectivity

Maintaining objectivity by avoiding personal biases in initial screening and test design.

Fairness and Equality in Selection: Consistency

Ensuring consistency in test types and scoring across all candidates to prevent bias.

Fairness and Equality in Selection: Confidentiality

Protecting candidate information and selection criteria to prevent leaks.

Fairness and Equality in Selection: Avoiding Discrimination

Avoiding discrimination based on race, gender, nationality, or location.

Initial Screening

An initial review to verify that applicants meet the advertised requirements and qualifications.

Employment Application Form

A formal record completed by the applicant with general, personal, and job-related information, as well as references.

Resume/CV

A non-official record presenting the applicant's information, including name, contact details, education, skills, and work experience.

Tests

Tests used to objectively evaluate a candidate and determine their suitability for a job.

Intelligence Tests

Tests that measure a candidate's practical abilities, memory, vocabulary, and mathematical skills to determine their overall intelligence.

Aptitude and Readiness Tests

Tests used to predict a candidate's potential to perform specialized tasks successfully.

Personality Tests

Tests designed to measure personality traits, motivation, and social skills.

Achievement tests

Tests measuring acquired knowledge, often used to screen applicants in fields like economics or marketing.

Performance Sample Tests

Tests that directly assess a candidate’s ability to perform job-related tasks.

Administrative Assessment Centers

Intensive programs where candidates perform job functions under observation to assess their ability for new roles or promotions.