Accounting technicians scheme west africa
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- 197 A.7.1 Analysis of Application Forms
- A.7.2 Selection Tests
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| A.7 Selection Selection has to do with the process of identifying and choosing the most suitable person who meets the requirements for the job. Atypical selection process consists of the following activities a) Analysis of application forms. b) Selection Tests. c) Selection Interview. d) Background investigations. e) Medical Examinations. f) Offer and placement. 197 A.7.1 Analysis of Application Forms Application form is a form on which a prospective applicant fills out details about himself or herself. It helps provide the background information, which can be used to carryout a preliminary screening for suitable applicants who meet the requirements of the organisation. Most application forms require the following information about applicants a) Name of applicant. b) Interests, such as hobbies and other extracurricular activities c) Date and place of birth. d) Nationality and hometown. e) Present address/e-mail address. f) Telephone number. g) State of health. h) Marital and family status. i) Education, qualification, courses, publications etc. j) Previous employers, job experience-post, salary, period, type of work, reasons for leaving. k) Position being applied for and reasons. l) References. A.7.2 Selection Tests A selection testis the process of assessing the present and potential ability of a prospective employee to do a job. Selection tests provide valuable and reliable information on the level of intelligence, personality traits, abilities, aptitudes and attainments of the applicant. Examples of selection tests are 1. Aptitude Tests: This is used basically to measure the latent or potential ability of a person to do a job or specific task within a job. Aptitudes often tested include manual dexterity numerical and clerical abilities. 2. Download 3.37 Mb. Share with your friends:
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