5.1 Introduction to Selecting and Testing Applicants

Question 1

What is an Employment “Test”?

Answer 1

Judge the potential and performance of their people based on valid tests, and not according to their physical appearance or other subjective characteristics.

Question 2

How can HR professionals can assess a test’s reliability?

Answer 2

By taking a specific measure at two points in time and comparing the scores.

Question 3

Define Selection

Answer 3

The process of gathering information about job applicants in order to determine who should be hired for an available position.

Question 4

What is the first step in the selection process?

Answer 4

The application form or resume is the first step in the selection process, followed by interviews and reference checks.

Question 5

Define Orientation

Answer 5

The employee is introduced to the work environment.

Question 6

How can a successful orientation be helpful?

Answer 6

It helps the new employee gain a feeling of belonging and familiarity with the organization’s culture and climate, with much less chance of their ever feeling isolated or uncomfortable.

Question 7

Who plays important roles in the selection and orientation?

Answer 7

Both the HR department and line managers

Question 8

What is the line manager’s role in the selection and orientation process?

Deciding the salaries for the new employees.
Helping identify needs for staffing.
Gathering information about employees.
Arranging for their interviews with job applicants and themselves.

Answer 8

Helping identify needs for staffing

Question 9

What is HR’s role in the selection and orientation process?

Answer 9

They’re responsible for gathering information about the potential employee and arranging for interviews between job applicants and line managers.