What is selection?
Using scientific methodology to choose one alternative (job candidate) over another.
Job Analysis
Measurement
Statistics
Why is selection important?
Decreases the likelihood of hiring “bad” employees
Increases the likelihood that people will be treated fairly when hiring decisions are made
Reduces discrimination
Reduces likelihood of discrimination lawsuits
What do I/O psychologists need to know about selection?
How to select predictors of job performance (criteria problem)
How to accurately indentify and validate predictors for specific jobs (job analysis)
Rely on cognitive and personality variables
How to reliably and validly measure these predictors
How to use these predictors to make selection decisions