Question

State and explain any three steps involved in the selection procedure.

Answer 1

Job Analysis: The first step in the selection process is analyzing the job.

Job analysis consists of two parts:

• Job Description, and
• Job Specification.

Proper job analysis helps to advertise the job properly. Accordingly, the right candidates may apply for the job, thus saving a lot of time and effort from the selectors.

Advertising the Job: The next step is to advertise the job. The job can be advertised through various media. The right details about the job and the candidate must be given in the advertisement.

Initial Screening: The initial screening can be done on the applications and on the applicant. Usually, a junior executive does the screening work. At this stage, the executive may check on the general personality, age, qualifications, and family background of the candidate. The candidate may also be informed of the salary, working conditions, etc.

Answer 2

1. Preliminary Screening: This is the first step where applications are examined to weed out unqualified candidates. It ensures only those meeting the minimum requirements move to the next stage.
2. Selection Tests: These tests evaluate a candidate’s skills, aptitude, intelligence, and personality. They help predict how well a candidate can perform the job and reduce the risk of wrong selection.
3. Employment Interview: A face-to-face meeting where the employer assesses the candidate’s suitability, attitude, and communication skills and clarifies job expectations. It helps in making the final selection decision.