PSY 440 Lecture Notes - Lecture 23: A. M. Best, Personnel Selection, Job Performance
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Focus on traits that research evidence shows is related to performance on the job. Do not use the mbti for personnel selection. Understand the role and effectiveness of lors and reference checks. Provided by a colleague or former employer to provide information to strengthen an application. Serves as an "outside" or additional source of info, compared to all self-report information from the applicant. Provided by a colleague or former employer to provide info about an applicant than a rating scale alone. Opportunity to obtain new info about an applicant that may be related to job performance. Serves as an "outside" or additional source of info, compared to all self-report info from the applicant. A prospective employer contacts an applicants reference to verify key information, such as prior employment. A clear sign that an applicant would not be a good choice. Discussion: what strategies can be used to reduce bias in lors. The letter will be more convincing this way.
