How to make a final recruitment selection decision

Author: Claire Watt

Summary

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• Develop job-related criteria and use competencies as the basis for selection.
• Choose the combination of selection tools that are most reliable, valid and appropriate for the role.
• Hold selection interviews, based on the competencies required for the job, to help predict whether candidates would perform well in the role.
• Consider using psychometric testing to test candidates' ability, aptitude or personality.
• Conduct work-sample tests to provide a powerful prediction of a candidate's future performance.
• Consider a presentation exercise to assess candidates' verbal communication skills if this is required for the role.
• Consider the pros and cons of designing and administering an assessment centre.
• Make the final selection decision using the scores allocated to candidates following assessment.
• Provide job-related feedback to unsuccessful candidates.
• Keep accurate records of the selection process, including test results and decisions.