PERSONEL SELECTION PROCESS

Personnel selection is the process used to hire (or, less commonly, promote) individuals. Although the term can apply to all aspects of the process (recruitment, selection, hiring, acculturation, etc.) the most common meaning focuses on the selection of workers.



The professional standards of industrial psychologists require that any selection system be based on a job analysis to ensure that the selection criteria are job-related. The requirements for a selection system are knowledge, skills, ability, and other characteristics, known as KSAO's. U.S. law also recognizes bona fide occupational qualifications (BFOQs) which are KSAOs which are truly required for successful performance (as opposed to requirements that are included maliciously or through incompetence and which adversely discriminate against a protected demographic group (men, women, people of color, etc.)).


The goal of personnel selection, as all business processes, is to ensure an adequate return on investment. In the case of selection, this entails assurances that the productivity of the new hires produce more value than the costs of recruiting, selecting, and training them. Within industrial psychology, the area of utility analysis specifically addresses this issue.
Several screening methods exist that may be used in personnel selection. Examples include the use of minimum or desired qualifications, resume/application review, scored biodata instruments, oral interviews, work performance measures (e.g., writing samples), and tests (cognitive ability, personality, job knowledge).

COMMON PROCESS OF INTERVIEW

Interview Process

For the next day incoming interview, our mind is always searching for the things on what we suppose to do when times come. A lot of question in our mind needs an answer. On the contrary, the feeling of excitement is common to a job seekers. After spending plenty of times, days searching for a job vacancy from the newspapers classified ads, Internet, closed friends, etc; many hours of work just find out the job we are qualified for the position, its a full-time job looking for a successful job search campaign.

The interview is a critical step toward the goal of employment. We must prepare ourselves with the combination of physical appearance, personal and educational background, self-respect, attitudes, ability to communicate, speak standard English, (avoid slang expression and broken English). It is at the interview that the job is won or lost. The best test of any job search is the number of interviews you are offered. If you are consistently being interviewed, you should expect job offers. If you are not getting interviews, you need to reevaluate your job search strategy.

An employment interview is simply a meeting between you and a potential employer to discuss your qualifications and see if there is a "fit." The employer wants to verify what they know about you and talk about your qualifications. If you have been called for an interview, you can assume that the employer is interested in you. The employer has a need that you may be able to meet. It is your goal to identify that need and convince the employer that you are the one for the job.
Interviews can be stressful, but when you are well prepared there is no reason to panic. Your overall impact is how you present yourself in totality the way you answer questions. The interviewer may ask you questions which means to test your decision -making skills, so be ready to answer questions. An interview generally lasts from 30 to 60 minutes and most questions fall into standard categories.

EFFECTIVE RESUME

Developing an effective RESUME is the most important part to a job seekers, especially those who are willing to work overseas. Sometimes, we need to seek help or advice from others with the specialty of formatting a good resume just to make a much better and acceptable format of resume. Resume are in different format, so we can choose depending on the job we are applying for.
Listed here under is one of the sample resume:

PERSONAL QUALIFICATION
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EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
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TRAINING AND SEMINARS
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WORK EXPERIENCE
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GENERAL QUALIFICATION:
Language and Degree of Proficiency
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Knowledgeable such as:
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Knowledgeable in the use of:
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CHARACTER REFERENCES:
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CERTIFICATION:
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PROFESSIONAL ADVICE OF CREATING RESUME:
Detailed interview in person by email and/or phone with compilation of data for your resume
identification of your most marketable skill set(s) accomplishments tangible examples that document your key strengths.

• Composition and design of resume cover letter and references.
• Conversion of resume and cover letter to plain text email and eForm versions
for emailing and posting at corporate Web sites and job boards.
• 10 laser printed final copies on watermarked stationery with matching envelopes free disk copy
free disk storage of career documents by A Plus Career & Resume.
THE MOST AND GOOD RESUME is made by our self, what we think, what's in our mind, what we want, as long as we have got some ideas from a professional advice.

APPLICATION LETTER FORMAT

Finding a job is not as easy like buying things you liked. This needs especial attention in our part just to get the attention of the employer from letters trough attitude. In this article, i would like to show a simple tips :
Have your letter typewritten or computerized in a clean short bond paper. Used descripted words suited for your purpose.

• Opening Paragraph...

State the position you are applying for. Include how you got to know of the vacancy or how you devloped an interest in the company. mention the contact you have had with the company, providing names with whom you have spoken.

• Middle Paragraph....

Indicates that you fully understand their requirements for the job and demonstrate that you are a perfect match for the position. Provide concrete examples of your capabilities. speccify your goals; how your education, experiences and skills will help you succed in your work. elaborate on your skills and background areas which will attract the employer.

• Closing Paragraph....

Request for an interview. Do not impose your own schedule. demonstrate initiative and active interest by asking if you can call them to arrange for an interview and by leaving your contact numbers.
(don't forget to sign)

SELF-DESCRIPTED WORDS

Gettimg a good job needs a lot of hard work. The first of which is writing a Application Letter. But more than anything else, you are going to describe yourself as a potential employee and to use just "any adjective" isn't enough. you have to describe yourself and your potentials in the most positive way (words).

• Be a active, adaptable, ambitious, analytical/systematic, assertive, attentive, broadminded, conscientious, consistent.
• Constructive, creative, dependable, determined, diplomatic, disciplined, discreet, sense of humor, effective.
• Efficient, energetic, enterprising, enthusiastic, extroverted, fair, forceful, imaginative, independent.
• Logical, loyal, mature, methodical, objective, organized, optimistic, perceptive, sincere.
• Pleasant, positive, practical, productive, proficient, realistic, reliable, resourceful, self-reliant.

THE RESUME AND INTERVIEW

This is a personally-designed written summary of your education, work experiences and interests. It includes the skill, training and services you can offer to a potential employer. Sometimes, this is also called "curriculum vitae". Here are some guidelines that you should follow in preparing your resume.

1. Invest in a good 2x2 colored with white background picture. This should be taken recently and wear something "with collar" when you have your picture taken.
2. Use good quality short bond paper (never use stationary with borders, rainbow colors or borderline).
3. Use only BLACK INK.
4. Type full name in BOLD and CAPITAL letters. FORST NAME FIRST.
5. Type your complete city address.
6. Don't forget to include your telephone or your mobile phone number as an access.
7. Type resume using single spaces for the entries, exept headings.
8. Write a DRAFT first before you have it computerized, so you can check for errors.

THE JOB INTRVIEW

TIPS:
The Job Interview

After you have submitted your application letter, resume and have filled up the application form, the recruitment personnel will screen it, and if your application shows potential, the company will invite you over for an interview. Make sure your impressive features and expertise are well presented to show that you are the best person for the position.

Here are some pointers to prepare you for the interview

before the job Interview

Know more about the company you are applying at.

This is to give you an advantage.
any information you may get will surely help you to gain more confidence about being ready to answer any question the interviewer may ask of you about their company. Be ready to know the fallowing;

1. The company's current address, branches and subsidiaries (if any)
2. The services is offers and how the company operetes.
3. Their products and some linkages with other companies.
4. Their growth pattern and their future target.
5. Their management style and training opportunities provided to employees.
6. Their salary scale and opportunities for promotion. take note at the salary range given to the persons similar to your educational qualifications and how work experience is given weight.
7. The company's financial status against its competitors of the sanme nature.

Know more about the Job. Regardless or how glamorous or technical the job maybe, try to find out what are the working conditions of the job; working hours, day off, policies on holiday work or any travel opportunities.

What are the Interviewers is lookimg for. In the job interview, the interviewer will be evaluating not only your skills but yuor attitude as well. Here are some of the charateristics the interviewer will be looking for.

1. Ability to communicate-
Use standard english. avoid slang expressions and broken english. Use relatively short sentences, which are clear and connected with meaningful transitions.

2. Responsiveness-
Be attentive! it is embarassing to ask the interviewer to repeat the question. furthermore, attentiveness will lead you to effectively and appropriately respond.

3. Alertnes-
The attention you give the interviewer will show your enthusiasm and desired for the job.

4. Self-confidence-
Gestures and tone of voice will express yuor confidence and assertive behavior.

5. Dependability-
Promptness and punctuality will be shown in your good attendance in school and commitment to deadlines.

6. Motivation-
Your future plans will signal your motivation and will give you a chance to be noticed. it may be difference.

7. Appearance-
Dress neatly and appropiately for the occasion.

8. Decision-making skills-
The interviewer may ask you questions which means to test your decision-making skills, so be ready to answer questions.

9. Knowledge about the current trends in business and in jobs-
Your knowledge and awareness on the trends and updates will create an impression that you are serious with your career.

10. Total projection-
Your overall impact is how you present yourself in totality the way you answer questions, physical appearance, personal and educational background. and you must create an impression that you are a person to be relied on and will be an asset to the company.

GROOMING AND WARDROBE:

FOR MALES

1. Clothes should be clean, neat, well fitted and appropriate.


2. You can wear any of the following:
   

• A three piece suit in lightweight fabric with dark socks and dark leather shoes.


• dark formal pants, long-sleeved polo shirt and tie.


• Dark formal pants, long sleeved or short-sleeved barong.

3. Pants can be colored dark blue, dark gray, black or brown.

4. Long-sleeved polo shirts : white is the safest and best color to wear. Light blue, beige and other pastels arealso appropriate. The tie should always be darker than the shirts.

5. Patterns of long sleeved polo shirts should be narrow, mutted stripes.

6. Polo shirts should stay neatly tucked in the pants. The waist should fit, the fabric shouldn't bunch around the waist. The collar should not be so tight.

7. Cotton is fabric. cotton/polyester blends are also desirable but silks, shiny fabrics and knits and see-throughs are not appropriate.

8. Neckties should be of good quality. When tied, it should fall to the belt buckle-no longer; no shorter.

9. Neckties should be silk or polyester. cotton ties are also permisible.

10. Patterns on neckties should be solids, polka dots, diagonal stripes, small repeating shapes, subtle plaids and paisleys. Gaudy and picture patterned ties should not be used.

11. Belt buckles should be traditional types. large or bulky ones are for performers like Tom Jones.

12. Socks should be standard in color and never droopy. No skin should show when one sits down.

13. Shoes should be plain and simple slip-ons and they should be clean. Brown, black and cordovan are acceptable.

14. Hair should be neat, short and preferably parted on the side. Facial hair should be well-shaven.

15. Simple leather-strapped watch, college ring and wedding ring are the only acceptable pieces of jewelry. NO EARRINGS PLEASE!

16. Other accessories should be leather folders or attache case and a more durable pen.