Chapter

8.3. Employee Selection*

From IntroductionToBusiness OP 8D04gAa

Concepts

1. What is recruitment branding?

   "Recruitment branding involves presenting an accurate and positive image of the firm to those being recruited. Carbone Smolan Agency (CSA) is a New York–based image consulting firm that assists in dev

2. What are the first steps in the employee selection process?

   "After a firm has attracted enough job applicants, employment specialists begin the selection process. Selection is the process of determining which people in the applicant pool possess the qualificat

3. What are the remaining hurdles in the employee selection process?

   "The tool most widely used in making hiring decisions is the selection interview, an in-depth discussion of an applicant’s work experience, skills and abilities, education, and career interests. For m

4. Why should firms treat job applicants like valued customers?

   "An important aspect of employee recruitment and selection involves treating job applicants as valued customers; in fact, some applicants may be customers of the firm. A meeting with a human resource