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In today's competitive recruiting environment, organisations are challenged with utilising optimal screening methods in order to find the best candidate for job vacancies. Whilst selection techniques such as obtaining references, interview or application from have been employed for many years, the use of various tests within the process is on the increase (Newell & Shackleton, 1994). This essay will examine the extent to which common selection methods have been influenced by psychological research on the subject. The function of recruitment is to ensure that an organisation is adequately and effectively staffed. Developments, both technical and economic, have meant that job functions are constantly evolving. To this end, for recruitment to be successful, it is critical that job analyses are maintained. When valid they become the main source of information both about any position which should become vacant (job description), and the competencies and attributes of the person required to fill...

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