Arrange the following stages involved in selection in a logical order.

(A) Gaining additional information about the candidate
(B) Conducting Selection Tests
(C) Conducting the one-to-one round with the candidate
(D) A selection decision is made

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(B), (C), (A), (D)

The correct answer is Option 2- (B), (C), (A), (D).

The stages involved in selection in a logical order is as follows-

(B) Conducting Selection Tests- First, the employer tests candidates' abilities. This helps filter out those who don’t meet the basic skill or knowledge requirements. An employment test is a mechanism (either a paper and pencil test or an exercise) that attempts to measure certain characteristics of individuals. These characteristics range from aptitudes, such as manual dexterity, to intelligence to personality.

(C) Conducting the one-to-one round with the candidate- After passing the test, candidates go through interviews. Interview is a formal, in-depth conversation conducted to evaluate the applicant’s suitability for the job. The role of the interviewer is to seek information and that of the interviewee is to provide the same. Though, in present times, the interviewee also seeks information from interviewer.

(A) Gaining additional information about the candidate- After interviews, employers may verify backgrounds, references, or conduct deeper checks. Many employers request names, addresses, and telephone numbers of references for the purpose of verifying information and, gaining additional information on an applicant. Previous employers, known persons, teachers and university professors can act as references.

(D) A selection decision is made-  At last, a selection decision is made. The final decision has to be made from among the candidates who pass the tests, interviews and reference checks. The views of the concerned manager will be generally considered in the final selection because it is he/she who is responsible for the performance of the new employee.