The Selection Process

This article provides a detailed description of Lou Adler’s popular POWER staffing framework for hiring talented individuals.

Performance-based selection (PBS) is an innovative recruitment process, devised by Lou Adler. In this article HR Consultancy, Ferguson McKenzie, explains what PBS is and how it can be applied.

This article provides a detailed overview of Wood and Payne’s strategy for deciding the most appropriate selection process.

Guidance on how you can ensure your selection tests, such as intelligence tests, assessment centre exercises and personality inventories are fair and equal.

A framework for selecting individuals with creativity, one of the most sought after competencies in the new economy.

A description of a key component of many modern recruitment processes, with reference to Byham’s seminal Harvard Business Review Article.

References are widely used to obtain factual information regarding a candidate’s employment history. However, organisations are becoming more cautious about giving references through fear of possible legal consequences. This article provides an overview of the main issues involved in giving and obtaining references.

This article provides a detailed analysis of psychometric testing - one of the most popular methods of testing potential employees. It covers both personality and aptidute testing.

Deciding who is right for a role is never easy and there can be a lot of pressure to get it right. This article outlines some good practice techniques and suggestions to help you make that final selection decision.

A candidate may seem perfect, but still turn out to be the wrong person for the job. As much as skills, qualifications and experience are important, job and organisational 'fit' determine whether a candidate will be successful. This article looks at the concept of job 'fit' in detail.

Many recruiters worry about the prospect of candidates accusing the organisation of discriminatory practices. This short article offers advice on how organisations can ensure and demonstrate fairness when shortlisting CVs.

Advice on the issues to be aware of if your organisation is considering using social networking sites to run checks on job applicants.

An important part of the recruitment process is making an offer of employment. Use these tips to ensure that the expectations of both parties are met, and that the process is conducted smoothly.

This practical checklist outlines key elements of interview preparation and can be used as a practical tool for managers to use during the recruitment process.

This article provides an introduction to interview questioning skills and outlines the main dos and don’ts for selection interviews.

This brief article outlines the purpose and value of behavioural questioning for managers involved in the recruitment and selection process. It also provides some examples of behavioural type questions.

A suggested template for observers to use to structure their observations and feedback either during a role-play exercise or when coaching.

Before making your final selection decision, take a look at the advice and considerations outlined in this short article.