The methods used to select personnel can range from a simple interview to complex assessments. However, a variety of measures are often employed to evaluate a individual’s appropriateness for a position. Aspects to consider when looking at applicants may include:

• Experience
• Education
• Personality
• Cognitive ability
• Physical capacity

The type of selection methods used is determined by the needs of the organization and the requirements of the job. But regardless of these needs and requirements, the goal is to identify applicants that have the right level of knowledge, skill and abilities to successfully perform the work while maintaining personal job satisfaction.

It is essential that the job expectations used in the selection process be directly linked to what is expected in training outcomes and job performance. If these are disjointed poorer job satisfaction and performance, and higher turnover are likely to result.

Solutions Northwest, coupled with their professional affiliations, cannot only help you select and retain the best applicants, but also provide you with all your human resource needs.