An effective employee selection process can help organizations identify candidates with the skills necessary to succeed on the job while meeting legal requirements. Choosing the most appropriate set of skills assessment for a position can significantly increase the likelihood of a “good hire” as well as contribute to reducing employee turnover and training time and increasing overall job performance.

For the most effective and beneficial results, organizations should have a defined and documented employee selection policy describing the process as a whole, as well as specific steps that are necessary to be completed. This policy is helpful as a referral guide for all of the personnel that play a part in employee selection.