[IPAC-List] Would you rather.....?

[keith.poole at phoenix.gov]

I've seen the Schmidt and Hunter validity of selection measures study 
referenced a lot, and have found it useful.  I remember when I first saw 
the table of coefficients, comparing the different selection methods, that 
it was odd that job tryout (6-8 months on the job) wasn't closer to the 
top of the list (work sample was higher, for example).  The study 
referenced several things to consider before using this, like:
- expensive to implement
- minimal screening before the tryout can lead to economic losses
- supervisors are reluctant to terminate marginal performers

I'd guess it's easier to stay objective if you just not select someone you 
don't really know, versus telling someone you've worked with for months 
that they aren't working out.  Having said that, I know many managers like 
to see how part-time staff do on the job before hiring them as regular and 
swear by the practice.

Keith Poole
Personnel Supervisor
City of Phoenix Personnel Dept
Employment Services
(602) 261-8861
keith.poole at phoenix.gov