Meaning and definition of Employee Selection process

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EMPLOYEE SELECTION PROCESS

Meaning & definition of Employee Selection process

Employee selection can range from a very simple process to a very complicated process. There is no standard universally accepted selection process adopted by all organizations. The selection process may be adopted depending upon the nature of jobs and organizations. The process may differ from organization to organization.

A selection process includes a number of steps – screening the application forms, test, interview, checking of references, physical examination, and approval by appropriate authority, and handing over the selected candidates to orientation and placement section.

These steps are not necessary for all types of selection process. The main aim of selection process is to find out the suitable candidate for specific job. Since there are various factors which affect the seeking of such information, the same type of selection process cannot be applied in all types of selection.

Selection is the process of differentiating between applicants in order to identify and hire those with a greater likelihood of success in a job. Selection is the process of choosing the most suitable person for the vacant position in the organization.

According to Dale Yoder: “Selection is the process in which the candidates for employment are divided into two classes – those who are to be offered employment and those who are not.”

David & Robbins: Selection is a managerial decision making process is to predict which job applicants will be successful if hired.”