Question

In an interview with a leading news channel, Mr Rakesh Kwatra, CEO of ‘Get My Job” has suggested that the Companies which want more and more people to apply for jobs in their organisation should make the process of applying for jobs easier and candidate friendly. It is for this reason, he said, that most progressive companies today have a short application process. He also said that the application form filled by the candidate is very important as it is the information supplied in the application forms, which helps the manager in eliminating unqualified or unfit job seekers. The company can create a mechanism that attempts to measure certain characteristics of individuals like aptitude, manual dexterity, and intelligence to personality. The candidate may then be called for an in-depth conversation to evaluate their suitability for the job.

1. Name the process and steps in the process of identifying and choosing the best person out of a number of prospective candidates for a job discussed above.
2. Also explain the next three steps in the process which can be subsequently performed by the company.

Answer 1

a. Selection

Steps in the process of selection discussed:

1. Preliminary Screening.
2. Selection Tests.
3. Employment interview

b. Next two steps:

1. Reference and background checks: Many employers request names, addresses and telephone numbers of references for the purpose of verifying information and gaining additional information on an applicant. Previous employers, known persons, teachers and university professors can act as references.
2. Selection Decision: The final decision has to be made from among the candidates who passed the tests, interviews and reference checks. The views of the concerned manager will be generally considered in the final selection.
3. Medical Examination: After the selection decision and before the job offer is made, the candidate is required to undergo a medical fitness test. The job offer is given to the candidate being declared fit after the medical examination.