Selection

Question 1

What are methods for identifying qualified candidates?

Answer 1

Biographical methods:

• Application documents (CV,…)
• Biographic interviews
• Biographic questionnaires

Situation methods:

• Work sample
• Situational interview
• Situational (judgement) tests

Personality-oriented methods:

• Competency tests
• Personality tests
• Motivation or interest tests

Multiple/mixed methods:

• Assessment center
• Multi-modal interview

Question 2

What is the concept of “Realistic Job Preview”?

Answer 2

-Idea: increase effectiveness of recruitment efforts
-Informing applicants about all aspects of the job, including bot its desirable and undesirable facets
Positive study results:
-Improved employee satisfaction
-Reduced voluntary turnover (for new hires)
-Enhanced communication through honesty and openness
-Realistic job expectations (fewer unpleasant surprises)

Question 3

What are assessment methods for selection and placement?

Answer 3

-Psychological tests
\+(cognitive) ability tests
\+Knowledge and skill tests
\+Personality test
\+Emotional intelligence tests
\+Integrity tests
\+Vocational interests tests
-Biographical information (application, CV, Interview, questionnaire, background and reference checks)
-Interviews (unstructured, structured, situational, behavioural)
-Work samples
-Biodata, drug test, medical tests
-Assessment centers