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Explain the procedure for selection of employees.

Answer:

The important steps in the process of selection are as follows (i) Preliminary Screening It helps the manager eliminate unqualified or unfit job seekers based on the information supplied in the application forms. (ii) Selection Tests An employment test is a mechanism that attempts to measure certain characteristics of individuals. These range from aptitudes, such as manual dexterity, to intelligence to personality. (iii) Employment Interview Interview is a formal, in depth conversation conducted to evaluate the applicant's suitability for the job. (iv) Reference and Background Checks Many employers request names, addresses and telephone numbers of references for tin- purpose of verifying information and gaining additional on an applicant. (v) Selection Decision The final decision has to be made among the candidates who pass the tests, interviews and reference checks. (vi) Medical Examination Before the candidate is given a job offer he/she is required to go through a medical test. (vii) Job Offer Job offer is made through a letter of appointment/confirm his acceptance. Such a letter generally contains a date by which the appointee must report on duty. (viii) Contract of Employment After the job offer has been made and candidate accepts the offer, certain documents need to be executed by the employer and the candidate. There is also a need for preparing a contract of employment. It includes job title, duties, responsibilities, date when continuous employment starts etc.