Selection Process
Every organisation creates a selection process because they have their own requirements.
Although, the main steps remain the same. So, let’s understand in brief how the selection
process works.
Preliminary Interview
This is a very general and basic interview conducted so as to eliminate the candidates
who are completely unfit to work in the organisation. This leaves the organisation with a
pool of potentially fit employees to fill their vacancies.
Receiving Applications
Potential employees apply for a job by sending applications to the organisation. The
application gives the interviewers information about the candidates like their bio-data,
work experience, hobbies and interests.
Screening Applications
Once the applications are received, they are screened by a special screening committee
who choose candidates from the applications to call for an interview. Applicants may be
selected on special criteria like qualifications, work experience etc.
Employment Tests
Before an organisation decides a suitable job for any individual, they have to gauge their
talents and skills. This is done through various employment tests like intelligence tests,
aptitude tests, proficiency tests, personality tests etc.
Employment Interview
The next step in the selection process is the employee interview. Employment
interviews are done to identify a candidate’s skill set and ability to work in an
organisation in detail. Purpose of an employment interview is to find out the suitability
of the candidate and to give him an idea about the work profile and what is expected of
the potential employee. An employment interview is critical for the selection of the
right people for the right jobs.
Checking References
The person who gives the reference of a potential employee is also a very important
source of information. The referee can provide info about the person’s capabilities,
experience in the previous companies and leadership and managerial skills. The
information provided by the referee is meant to kept confidential with the HR
department.
Medical Examination
The medical exam is also a very important step in the selection process. Medical exams
help the employers know if any of the potential candidates are physically and mentally
fit to perform their duties in their jobs. A good system of medical checkups ensures that
the employee standards of health are higher and there are fewer cases of absenteeism,
accidents and employee turnover.
Final Selection and Appointment Letter
This is the final step in the selection process. After the candidate has successfully passed
all written tests, interviews and medical examination, the employee is sent or emailed
an appointment letter, confirming his selection to the job. The appointment letter
contains all the details of the job like working hours, salary, leave allowance etc. Often,
employees are hired on a conditional basis where they are hired permanently after the
employees are satisfied with their performance.
Importance of the Selection Process
1. Proper selection and placement of employees lead to growth and development of the
company. The company can similarly, only be as good as the capabilities of its
employees.
2. The hiring of talented and skilled employees results in the swift achievement of
company goals.
3. Industrial accidents will drastically reduce in numbers when the right technical staff is
employed for the right jobs.
4. When people get jobs they are good at, it creates a sense of satisfaction with them
and thus their work efficiency and quality improves.
5. People who are satisfied with their jobs often tend to have high morale and motivation
to perform better.
