Devry HRM410 2021 November Week 5 Discussion Latest

HRM410 Professor Information

Week 5 Discussion

Assessment of Job Candidates

There are a number of assessments that may be used as a part of the selection and hiring process in an organization. Such tests can be roughly categorized as "ability", "personality", and "simulation". Additional measures might include background investigations and reviewing social media information.

For this threaded discussion, analyze the various assessment tools and their usefulness in candidate evaluation.

Consider the assessment tools referred to by category, above. Refer to the information included in the textbook. Then, select an assessment tool and for your initial response, post your responses to the following information.

How does pre-screening candidates benefit the organization?

What are some suggestions for screening candidate's resumes'?

How appropriate is it to conduct initial telephone interviews?

To what extent should social media be used as a tool in assessing candidates?

Finally, when should a structured panel interview be used?

After making your first post, engage with your colleagues about their ideas.

Please remember that proper APA citation is required for ALL course work, including our discussions. This means that any material you borrow from the Internet, our textbook, or any other source must be set in quotation marks with the source noted. Then you must add your own thoughts and ideas to the borrowed material. Borrowed material must never dominate your work.