UNIT – I Lesson 1 HRM – AN OVERVIEW Lesson Outline Nature of ...

a) Deciding the objectives – The objectives of the test programme may be hiring,
promoting and counseling of people.
b) Analyzing jobs – Jobs are duly analysed to identify as to which human traits
and skills are necessary for the job.
c) Choosing tests to measure characteristics – reliability, validity, ease of
administration, cost involved are important criteria in the choice.
d) Administration of tests.
e) Test results and evaluation.
Selection Interview
The next step in the selection process is ‘employment interview.’ Interview is the
widely used selection method. It is a face-to-face interaction between interviewer and the
interviewee. If handled properly, it can be a powerful technique in having accurate
information of the interview otherwise not available.
Objectives of Interview
1. Verifies the information obtained through application form and tests.
2. Helps to obtain additional information from the applicant otherwise not
available.
3. Gives the candidate necessary facts and information about the job and the
organization.
4. Helps to establish mutual understanding between the company and the
candidate and build the company’s image.
Types of interview
Four types of interview for selection have been identified. They are:
1. Preliminary interview
This process would be initiated to screen the applicants to decide whether further
detailed interview will be required. The candidate is given freedom by giving job details
during the interview to decide whether the job will suit him. This method saves time and
money for the company.