|Employee Selection is the process of putting right men on right job. It is a procedure of matching organizational |
|requirements with the skills and qualifications of people. Effective selection can be done only when there is effective |
|matching. By selecting best candidate for the required job, the organization will get quality performance of employees. |
|Moreover, organization will face less of absenteeism and employee turnover problems. By selecting right candidate for the |
|required job, organization will also save time and money. Proper screening of candidates takes place during selection |
|procedure. All the potential candidates who apply for the given job are tested. |
|But selection must be differentiated from recruitment, though these are two phases of employment process. Recruitment is |
|considered to be a positive process as it motivates more of candidates to apply for the job. It creates a pool of |
|applicants. It is just sourcing of data. While selection is a negative process as the inappropriate candidates are rejected |
|here. Recruitment precedes selection in staffing process. Selection involves choosing the best candidate with best |
|abilities, skills and knowledge for the required job. |
The Employee selection Process takes place in following order- 1. Preliminary Interviews- It is used to eliminate those candidates who do not meet the minimum eligiblity criteria laid down by the organization. The skills, academic and family background, competencies and interests of the candidate are examined during preliminary interview. Preliminary interviews are less formalized and planned than the final interviews. The candidates are given a brief up about the company and the job profile; and it is also examined how much the candidate knows