5.3 Selection Process - Applicant Job Interest, Realistic Job Previews and Pre-employment Screening
Overview
Previously
We learnt about selection responsibilities.
In this section
We learn about selection process in terms of applicant job interest, realistic job previews and pre-employment screenings.
At the end of this section, you will be able to:
Understand selection process in terms of applicant job interest, realistic job previews and pre-employment screenings
Selection Process
Several factors can influence the selection process at a Multinational Corporation (MNC), such as:
Here is an overview of a typical flowchart for a selection process:
Adapted from source: Managing Human Resources Module Book, SIM Global Education 2021
Let us dive deeper into each aspect in this section and in subsequent sections.
Applicant Job Interest
Applicants may submit their applications via multiple channels, including online platforms. email, postal mail, and in-person submissions.
The manner in which the organisation treats these job applicants significantly influences their perceptions of the business.
Therefore, practices, such as the following below, may leave a negative opinion of the employer:
discriminatory hiring,
uncouth interviewers,
protracted waiting periods,
non-response to telephone inquiries,
improper testing procedures, as well as
a lack of follow-up communication.
The length of the selection process can range from a single day to an extended period of time.
Realistic Job Previews
Many job applicants might possess limited knowledge of the company.
Employers frequently present positions in a more favourable light than they actually are, so individuals frequently approach new employment opportunities with enthusiasm.
A company addresses this issue by providing applicants with accurate employment previews.
These excerpts provide a balanced perspective, highlighting the benefits as well as the drawbacks of the position and organisation.
This enables applicants to make well-informed judgments about their prospective positions by providing them with comprehensive details.
Realistic job previews have the potential to reduce employee turnover while increasing the acceptance rate.
This guarantees that candidates who choose to join a company have a clear comprehension of the challenges and benefits of their positions, which leads to within the company.
Watch the following 1-minute 6 seconds video to explore how a company conducts RJP.
Source: CEB Videos, [@cebvideos126]. (2017, March 21). RJP (Realistic Job Preview). Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32Oe3yLgQx8
Pre-employment Screening
In the context of multinational companies, the pre-employment screening procedure identifies potential candidates who meet the job requirements specified in the job description and job specification.
Applicants who do not satisfy the job description's specific requirements are removed from consideration.
MNCs employ electronic pre-employment evaluation techniques to manage a large number of submitted resumes and application forms.
This method enables the company to efficiently examine and evaluate numerous applications, thereby facilitating the selection of candidates who possess the required qualifications for the position.
Watch the following 10 minute 40 seconds video to learn more about pre-employment screening and its significance.
Source: Employment Screening Services [@employmentscreeningservice1812]. (2021, February 10). Pre-Employment Screening Services | hiring process | Employment Screening Services. Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mD-uyg104fs