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What is a key criterion for choosing a selection method?
Predictive validity - the extent to which the method predicts future job performance.
What is the aim of personnel selection? (2)
- To establish a high person-job fit
- by identifying and assessing required competencies and qualities.
What are common personnel selection methods? (~6)
- Application documents,
- interviews,
- reference checks,
- work samples,
- ability test
- assessment centers,
- personality tests,
What is a key criterion for choosing a selection method?
Predictive validity - the extent to which the method predicts future job performance
Which selection method has the highest predictive validity?
Structured interviews have the highest predictive validity of around 0.42.
What are the advantages of work samples? (2)
- High predictability of future job performance and
- good insight into the job for candidates.
What is the goal of an assessment center? (2)
- To assess multiple competencies through multiple exercises
- observed by multiple raters to increase objectivity and validity.
What is the focus of a behavior description interview? (2)
Collecting detailed descriptions of a candidate’s ..
- past behavior and accomplishments
.. as predictors of future performance.
What are key considerations for remote personnel selection? (3)
Adapting methods like, ..
- interviews,
- assessment centers
- work samples
.. to virtual settings while maintaining validity.
How is AI currently used in personnel selection? (3)
- For outreach,
- screening resumes/videos,
- facilitating communication with applicants,
.. among other applications.
