What is Selection ?

Selection refers once the recruiting effort has developed a pool of candidates; the next step of the HRM process is to determine who is best qualified for the job. This step is called the selection process, the process of screening job applicants to ensure that the most appropriated candidates are hired. It seeks to predict which applicants will be successful if hired. Successful in this case means performing well on the criteria the organization uses to evaluate employees. In filling a reporters position, for example, the selection process should be predict which applicants will provide a high volume of news in minimum possible time, for a position as a network administrator, it should predict which applicants will be able to effectively oversee and manage the organization’s computer network.

Following a thorough selection process enables you to base a decision on substantial data rather than on intuition alone. You need to determine the selection strategy, or process you will use. You have a variety of tools to select from:

·         Application form

·         Written test

·         Interview

·         Performance Simulation Test

·         Background Investigation.

·         Physical Examination.

To conduct each one is not an easy task, its time consuming and take very much efforts and resources.