Question

Some organizations set up a selection process that is long and complex. In some people’s opinion, this kind of selection process is not only more valid but also has symbolic value. In your post, address the following questions:

What can the use of a long complex selection process symbolize to job seekers?

How do you think this would affect the organization’s ability to attract the best employees?

Answer 1

A long complex selection process can symbolize the process to the job seeker as a genuine and authentic process of recruitment. The detailed it is the more study it will go into of the qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience required for the job. This will give the job seeker a security and ensure him that the selection process is authentic and unbiased. Hence being selected by such long and complex procedures can help the comapnies to get the valid and deserving candidate and the job seeker will be satisfied with his skills and capabilities for which he has been selected.This will enhance the performance of the candidate while working for the company and be beneficial in the long term for both the company and the candidate.

The organization's ability to atttract the best employee will also increase with this type of process of selection which is long and detailed. As this process is proved to be transparent, detailed, authentic and unbiased. These features will make the job seekers sure that their capabilities will be judged in the best way in such process and hence attract them to apply for jobs. Being valid and just this process can attract the best employees to apply can get selected on genuine basis.