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Avoid negligent hiring Avoid snap judgment

Selection techniques
1. Background Investigation and References checks 2. Collecting background information 3. Checking social networking sites 4. Making reference checks more productive and effective 5. Using pre-employment information services

Steps to be taken to spot dishonesty


Ask blunt questions Listen, rather than talk Ask for a credit check Check all references Consider using a paper and pencil test Test for drugs Conduct searches Communicate with employees Use caution

Competencies
Personal characteristics

Skills
Knowledge and expertise required for the job Its output is tangible

Its output can be observed

EARLIER
Rigidity Unlimited number of selection panel members Nepotism One target group

NEW
Transparency Objectivity Distribution of functions to the panel members Multi target groups Adaptation

New methods of selection


Participative selection Employee leasing Assessment center

ASSESSMENT CENTER
Panel interview Group discussion Role play Case study In-basket exercise Focused behavioral interview

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