This article presents a model of test validation which yielded high validity and reliability coefficients. The study was conducted for a mid-level secretary position in a state universities civil service system. An employment selection test was developed around 25 tasks of work identified in the...

Purpose - This study aims to examine the impact of applicant weight and sex, job type and employer attitudes on employee screening decisions. Design/methodology/approach – Participants rated one of four job applicants on their hiring suitability for four different entry-level jobs with high or...

Purpose – This study aims to examine the impact of applicant weight and sex, job type and employer attitudes on employee screening decisions. Design/methodology/approach – Participants rated one of four job applicants on their hiring suitability for four different entry‐level jobs with...