New Trends in Selection

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New trends in selection


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Recent trends in selection

Selection by invitation

Employee leasing

360 degree selection programme Assessment Centres


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Assessment Centre A process by which a number ofassessment techniques are used

to assess candidates' suitability for a position. An idealassessmentcentre will comprise of:

1- Structured interview2- Psychometric testing3- Behavioral Simulation exercise such as: In-tray, Presentation

Analysis, Group Discussion, Fact Finding ..... etc.

Any assessmentcentre should be based on a predefined set ofcriteria or competencies.

Assessment Centres contain more than one way for you to displayyour skills to an employer

Selection ofassessment instruments depends on job need as wellas organizational need analysis. Generally, a number of assessorsare involved in evaluating the candidate or candidates in order toavoid subjectivity & bias.


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A small group uses sewing machines, working at stitching two squares ofmaterial together to make a pocket shape.

A manager sits at a computer terminal, tapping in responses to a series ofpersonality questions.

A middle-aged woman completes a series of questions about her preferencesfor different types of work activity.

Sixty students, all due to graduate in a few months time, are arrayed in a hotelconference suite, which is set out like an examination hall. Under the watchfuleyes of a group of administrators they solve problems in verbal reasoning.

A scientist studies a long series of numbers and then tries to reproduce them inreverse order.

All of these people are undertaking psychometric tests. Psychometrics literallymeans mental measurement, and psychometric tests or instruments aremeasurement devices. The measurement is used to gain understanding of anindividual so as to be able to predict behaviour and provide a basis for futureaction.


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Stitching the square of material neatly and accurately willbe seen as evidence of ability to train as a machinist in

the garment industry. A consultant will write a report on the manager, advising

a client as to whether he or she will fit in with amanagement team.

The middle-aged woman will spend time with a counselorwho will use her responses to help guide her decisionsabout a change of career.

Some of the students will be invited on to another stageof selection and a few will be asked to join the graduateprogramme of a major multinational.

If the scientist can repeat the numbers accurately andperforms well on a variety of other tasks he will beselected for work conducting experiments in a biosphere.


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Benefits from applications of

Psychometrics maximizing an organizations performance by improving accuracy of selection;

improving employee retention by better matching individuals to jobs;

avoiding the financial and personal costs associated, on both sides, with poor

recruitment decisions;

optimizing the use of peoples capacities by helping focus developmentactivity;

achieving better career management by matching individual aspirations totheir organizations opportunities.


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Familiarization to Organization and its Values

Improved Success On the Job

Minimizes Turnover

Orientation

Process to introduce new employees to

organization

Familiarize new employee to job and work

unit

Help employee to understand values,

beliefs, and acceptable behaviours


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DOT Dictionary of Occupational

Titles

Federal Index of Occupations listed by

standardizes code.

It describes people, data & things

associated with different jobs.

33 Knowledge areas

46 Skills 36 Cross functional skills and comparison


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Emotion Test 1. Do you feel guilty if you cry in public?

2. Do you think crying is a sign of weakness?

3. Do you think men and boys should be encouraged to hide their tears?

4. Do you feel embarrassed if you find yourself crying while watching a film

or reading a book?

5. Would you try to hold back your tears if you were attending a funeral?

6. Would you distrust a politician who shed tears in public?

7. Do you think that tears are an unnecessary expression of emotion?

8. Do you always try to hide your disappointment?

9. Do you get embarrassed if you see grown men crying?

10. Would you pretend that you had something in your eyes if you were

unexpectedly discovered crying?

11. Do you always try to hide your anger?


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12. Do you tend to brood about things which make you angry?

13. Does your temper even get out of control?

14. Has your temper even got you in trouble?

15. Do you believe that it does you good to get rid of your anger?

16. Would you allow someone to comfort you if you were crying?

17. Do you get cross quite easily?

18. Do you touch someone you love at least once a day?

19. Do you enjoy physical signs of affection?

20. Do you ever get broody when you see small babies?

21. Would you happily hold hands in public with someone you cared for?

22. Do you enjoy being massaged?

23. Do you regularly tell those whom you love how you feel?

24. Have you ever had a pet of which you were very fond?

25. Do you enjoy being kissed and hugged by people you love?

26. Do you ever laugh out loud when you are watching funny films?

27. Do you ever tap your feet while listening to Music?

28. Do you often have the last clap at concerts, sports events and the like?

29. Do you ever shout encouragement to sports or TV heroes?

30. Can you remember when you last really laughed and enjoyed yourself?


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Evaluation and Analysis For 1 11, every 'no' answer, for 12 30, every 'yes' answer, add 1

Score 17 to 30

Your attitude towards your emotions is a healthy one. You aren't

ashamed to let your emotions show occasionally, and you will

undoubtedly be much healthier because of this attitude. You are likely

to be a good social advisor.

Score 8 to 16

You know how to let your emotions show but you still find it difficult

to do so as often as you should. You should be prepared to let your

emotions out more often. When you feel sad let yourself cry, when

you feel angry, let your anger show, when you feel happy allow a

smile to cross your face. Allowing your emotions out in this way willdo wonders to your physical and mental health.

Score 7 or less

You are definitely very uptight. You really do need to allow your

emotions flow out a little. There isn't any thing really wrong in

allowing people to know how you feel.


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Personality Test -What others perceive about you 1. When do you feel your best?

a. In the morningb. During the afternoon and early eveningc. Late at night

2. You usually walk

a. Fairly fast, with long stepsb. Fairly fast, with short, quick stepsc. Less fast, head up, looking the world in the faced. Less fast, head down

e. Very slowly

3. When talking to people you

a. Stand with your arms foldedb. Have your hands claspedc. Have one or both your hands on your hipsd. Touch or push the person to whom you are talking

e. Play with your ear, touch your chin, or smooth your hair


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4. When relaxing, you sit with

a. Your knees bent with your legs neatly side by sideb. Your legs crossedc. Your legs stretched out or straightd. One leg curled under you

5. When something really amuses you, you react with

a. A big, appreciative laughb. A laugh, but not a loud onec. A quiet chuckled. A sheepish smile

6. When you go to a party or social gathering you

a. Make a loud entrance so everyone notices youb. Make a quiet entrance, looking around for someone you knowc. Make the quietest entrance, trying to stay unnoticed

7. You're working very hard, concentrating hard, and you're interrupted. Do you..

a. Welcome the breakb. Feel extremely irritatedc. Vary between these two extremes


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8. Which of the following colors do you like most?

a. Red or orangeb. Blackc. Yellow or light blued. Greene. Dark blue or purplef. Whiteg. Brown or gray

9. When you are in bed at night, in those last few moments before going to sleep, you lie

a. Stretched out on your backb. Stretched out face down on your stomachc. On your side, slightly curledd. With your head on one arme. With your head under the covers

10. You often dream that you are

a. Fallingb. Fighting or strugglingc. Searching for something or somebodyd. Flying or floatinge. You usually have dreamless sleepf. Your dreams are always pleasant


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9 7 6 4 2 1 10 4 2 3 5 6 1


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Personality test Over 60 points: Others see you as someone they should

"handle with care" You're seen as vain, self-centered, andwho is extremely dominant. Others may admire you,

wishing they could be more like you, but don't always trust

you, hesitating to become too deeply involved with you.

51 to 60 points: Others see you as an exciting, highly

volatile, rather impulsive personality; a natural leader,

who's quick to make decisions, though not always the

right ones. They see you as bold and adventuresome,

someone who will try anything once; someone who takes

chances and enjoys an adventure. They enjoy being in

your company because of the excitement you radiate.


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41 to 50 points: Others see you as fresh, lively, charming,

amusing, practical, and always interesting; someone who'sconstantly in the center of attention, but sufficiently well-

balanced not to let it go to their head. They also see you as

kind, considerate, and understanding; someone who'll always

cheer them up and help them out.

31 to 40 points: Others see you as sensible, cautious, careful

and practical. They see you as clever, gifted, or talented, but

modest...Not a person who makes friends too quickly or

easily, but someone who's extremely loyal to friends you do

make and who expect the same loyalty in return. Those who

really get to know you realize it takes a lot to shake your trust

in your friends, but equally that it takes you a long time to get

over it if that trust is ever broken.

Personality test


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21 to 30 points: Your friends see you as painstaking and fussy. They

see you as very cautious, extremely careful, a slow and steadyplodder. It would really surprise them if you ever did something

impulsively or on the spur of the moment, expecting you to examine

everything carefully from every angle and then, usually decide

against it. They think this reaction is caused partly by your careful

nature. Under 21 points: People think you are shy, nervous, and indecisive,

someone who needs looking after, who always wants someone else

to make the decisions and who doesn't want to get involved with

anyone or anything. They see you as a worrier who always sees

problems that don't exist. Some people think you're boring. Only

those who know you well know that you aren't.

Personality test


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