Employee Selection Process
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Defining the Job
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Selecting the right employees is vitally important for any successful business. Job holders must be able to perform all job duties effectively in order for a business to flourish and grow. Municipalities must have employees who can make sure that public tasks, such as teaching children and garbage pick up, are performed correctly. The employee selection process begins when the employer defines the job. An employer must decide what the job entails, if the job is full time or part time, where the employee works as well and who they must report to as they work. An employer must also decide on an approximate salary as well as the educational requirements of the job in question.
Calls for Employment
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Once the job position has been defined, an employer will seek out applicants for the position. Potential job holders may have already sent in resumes and filled out pre-existing applications in hopes of landing any openings. An employer may decide to look over such applications, as well as place an advertisement in the newspaper or online to solicit new candidates. Some employers run advertisements constantly in order to provide the company with a pool of applicants and help combat frequent employee turnover. Under certain circumstances (such as previous documented problems with discrimination), an employer may be required to place an advertisement rather than hire in house.
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Narrowing Down the Candidate Pool
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Once an employer has solicited applications the employer may then decide to take down the advertisement and start narrowing down the pool of candidates for the job. Employers look for well written resumes and cover letters that indicate the candidate in question may have the qualities they need. Many employers will narrow down the field to a handful of people. After this winnowing process is complete, they may call applicants in for an interview to meet them in person and decide if they are suited for the job and the company in question. After this process is completed, the employer can choose to extend an offer to their favored candidate. Employers may have a list of candidates to contact in case their first choice is not available.
Testing
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If an employer has multiple job openings, they may use standardized tests to help fill job openings. Once the employee's credentials have been verified, an employer will ask the potential employee to pass an in house exam. This method allows the employee to demonstrate their skills directly. Applicants who meet certain scoring standards will be extended an offer of employment based on their test scores.
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