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by Robert Wood (Author), Tim Payne (Author) "The aim of this book is to provide a practical guide to some of the issues that arise when implementing competency-based recruitment and selection processes..." (more)
Key Phrases: overall competency ratings, discard technique, work sample tests, Journal of Applied Psychology, Head Buyer, Personnel Psychology (more...)

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Product Description
Much has been written on the various methods of recruiting and selecting staff, including how competencies, increasingly the building blocks of the recruitment and selection process, fit in. What, however, the personnel professional faced with recruiting wants to know is how to apply these mysterious methods. This book aims to do just that. Specifically, it provides a step-by-step guide for the recruitment, selection and assessment of candidates and includes:

the best practice aspects of recruitment and selection
the practical considerations important when implementing a process
leading edge, unreported methods developed in the field.

HR managers will find this enlightening and instructive book enormously useful in their day-to-day functions. "For what is principally billed as a guide, the authors have provided a comprehensive and up to date collection of recruitment and selection practices with some valuable critiques of some of the more mysterious processes in use." Richard Donkin, Financial Times "Overall, it was refreshing to read a book that comes down firmly on their (competencies) side…it forces you to take a fresh look at your current practices and to question how they are used." Sue Simons, People Management

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This book highlights the best practice aspects of recruitment and selection based on professional research. It discusses the practical considerations important when implementing recruitment and selection processes, and utilizes leading edge methods developed in the field not reported elsewhere.

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Paperback: 214 pages
Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (May 15, 1998)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0471974730
ISBN-13: 978-0471974734
Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.7 inches
Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)

Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #945,491 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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The aim of this book is to provide a practical guide to some of the issues that arise when implementing competency-based recruitment and selection processes (see Box 1.1 for our distinction between recruitment and selection). Read the first page

Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
overall competency ratings, discard technique, work sample tests, assessor training, assessment centre, behavioural indicators, competency frameworks, other assessors, future job performance, six competencies, realistic job preview, achievement drive, looking interview, graduate recruitment, personality questionnaires, incremental validity, test publishers

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Journal of Applied Psychology, Head Buyer, Personnel Psychology, Civil Service, Inns of Court School of Law, Journal of Occupational Psychology, Binna Kandola, British Airways, Disability Discrimination Act, John Wiley, New York, Occupational Psychology Conference Book of Proceedings, Recruitment Today, Bar Vocational Course, Employee Development Bulletin, Managing the Mosaic, People Management, The Times

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This book cites 17 books:

The Competent Manager: A Model for Effective Performance by Richard E. Boyatzis on page 23, and page 38
Advances in Selection and Assessment by Mike Smith on page 104, and page 171
Diversity in Action: Managing the Mosaic (Developing Strategies) by R.S. Kandola on page 18, and page 38
Managing the Mosaic: Diversity in Action (Developing Strategies) by Rajvinder Kandola on page 18, and page 38
Blue Sky Law (Securities Law Series Vol 12) by Joseph C. Long on page 54, and page 171

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4.0 out of 5 stars Good book about assessing candidates, December 29, 1999

By	Neal Bruce (USA) - See all my reviews

As an experienced recruiter, I am always looking for books that go beyond the basics. This book is helpful in describing assessment techniques. It is written from a U.K. perspective, but translates well for U.S. readers. Pros: There is excellent food for thought on interviewing skills training. Cons: Weak information on finding candidates. Overall: Recommend for those looking to learn more about competency-based or behavioral-based interviewing.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A new breath for recruitment and selection process in the HR, May 22, 1999

By	Turgay BUGDACIGIL (Istanbul, Turkey) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)

In the era of "Strategic Human Resources Management", this study is a new breath for recruitment and selection process.

As written by Wood and Payne " the book effectively falls into four sections :

* The context of recruitment and selection.

* Attracting and sifting candidates.

* Assessing candidates.

* Decision making and evaluating."

To reinforce and dramatize what they are saying, Wood and Payne are going to run a case study throughout the book.

I highly recommend this invaluable book to HR practitioners.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Good book about Recruitment and Selection by Competency-Base, May 31, 2001

By	PeterWu (Taipei Taiwan) - See all my reviews

This book highlights the best practice aspects of recruitment and selection based on professional research.I am always looking for books that go beyond the basics.This book to offering a step-by-step guide to the recruitment, selection, and assessment of candidates. If you are Human resources manager that it just fou your.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Very good intro to competence-based recruiting!
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