A discussion of the need for careful personnel selection examines the appropriate use of psychological inventories and provides a step-by-step guide to the selection process. (MSE)

The article describes the system used to hire new faculty at Atlantic Community College (New Jersey). Critical components are descriptive interviewing, which focuses on how the candidate has behaved in real situations, and a teaching simulation. (DB)

A survey of 55 land-grant institutions gathered information on policies and practices concerning preemployment testing, particularly for positions in the clerical, secretarial, accounting, and similar areas. Results suggest these institutions lag behind the private sector in selecting employees. Continuing revision and updating of testing is…

The coordinator of several administrative searches at the State University of New York (Cortland) offers guidance to administrative job seekers. As finalists often have similar educational and professional qualifications, elements of character such as style, personality, charm, and thoughtfulness may make the crucial difference. (DB)

A screening process and personnel forms are described that match selection criteria to actual job expectations for use in determining the best applicants to schedule for job interviews for vacant secretarial/clerical and service/maintenance positions. The applicant evaluation sheet, staff personnel requisition, personnel requisition checklist, and…

Nine college administrators were invited to reflect, in interviews, on findings of a 1992 survey of college faculty concerning affirmative action policy in faculty hiring. Although understanding faculty concerns about maintaining academic standards, many of the administrators believed overall diversity needs may override individual department…

In response to campus demands for decentralization at the University of Florida, personnel services turned more of the hiring process over to campus administrators. The new, decentralized system, facilitated by an electronic employment system, expedited the hiring process and gave departments more discretion in interviewing and selection. The…

The process of screening and selecting new employees is viewed as one having discrete steps, each with implications concerning Equal Employment Opportunity and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Several screening and selection methods are examined, with questionnaire forms used by Indiana University, South Bend provided for illustration. Typical…