Personal Skills Development in Successful Organizations7
Maintaining Motivation7
Belief in Leadership8
Socialization of Organizational Values8
Factors Affecting Recruitment9
Selection Process9
Sourcing9
Screening10
Interviews10
Selection10
Final Steps11
Theories of Recruitment Selection11
Objective Theory11
Subjective Theory11
Critical Contact Theory12
Methods of Selection12
Application Forms/CVs12
Psychometric Testing12
Personality Profiling13
Group exercises13
Assessment Centres13
Referrals13
Method for Identifying the Most Appropriate Approach13
Effective Interviewing14
Knowing Organization's Needs14
Asking Right Questions15
Interview Structure15
An Effective Rating System15
Ways of Identifying Skills and Motivation of Job Applicants15
Current Employment Legislation Related to Terms f a Job Offer16
References18
Selection, Recruitment and Development
Analyze the significance of personal skills development and why in successful organizations this is an on-going process.
Significance of Personal Skills and Development
One of the basic foundations of success is the pursuit of perfection. It enables people to search for continuous improvement regardless of any hurdles or constraints. The continual self improvement is considered one of the most important factors behind the development and success. Some people may think that intelligence and exceptional job related aptitude are enough for achieving success. However, they ignore the importance of personal skills and development process. For the attainment of continual and non-stop professional development and self growth, one needs to work hard to cultivate the hard and soft skills that are critical for success. Giving premium focus to personal skills development can bring a person very close towards realizing his or her goals.
Interpersonal Skills Development
The power of relating with others can have a never ending impact on one's life. Interpersonal skills must include in personal skills development of a person to ensure continued and smooth growth in his or her career. Without developing good interpersonal skills, it will be very difficult to find a smooth and effective working relation with others. The importance of interpersonal skills cannot be disregarded, whatever the context is. The interpersonal skills of a person can have significant effects on one's ability to work with others and communicate with others in an effective manner.
Listening Skills
Listening skills are very important in getting into an effective discussion and getting out effectively. A well organized and well developed set of listening skills puts a person in a very good position for receiving messages in an accurate manner. This will be helpful in reducing any misunderstanding and breakdown in the communication process. Listening skills may seem very simple, but applying and mastering them can be very hard and challenging. Mastering listening skills can lead to effective communication and reducing any barriers in communication.
Conflict Resolution Skills
Disagreement can occur due to the difference in point of views and opinions. These disagreements can be crucial as well as deadly in many cases. Disagreements with peers, friends, subordinates and superiors can lead to difficulties in one's personal and work environment. A person who knows how to deal with a specific situation can by very effective in conflict resolution. Conflict resolution does not only mean to solving any conflict situation, but also avoiding any ...