A Weighted Application Blanks (WAB) is a form in which numeric values are assigned to the information fields. These weights are designed keeping the organization needs in mind and give quantitative structure to the decision making. These numeric values help the employer map knowledge, competencies and abilities needed to perform the job. The values are assigned on the basis of the expectation of each organization and remove the error of subjective evaluation of the applicant.
These forms help organization fight employer turnover and eventual hire employers who fit well with in the organizational culture.
Data is collected for each information field. The applications are ranked accordingly and help the employer to predict the performance of the potential applicant within the organization.
For example, while recruiting a medical support staff, relevant work experience and educational background are more important than soft skills. Therefore, the information fields will be weighted accordingly. In case of a marketing intern, his creativity and ability to project an idea are more important than his educational background.
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| The process of building a weighted application blank |
The WAB is distinguished from traditional application forms in three important ways:
- The Items on the WAB are selected based on their demonstrated relevancy for the job(s) for which applicants are being evaluated,
- Best responses to each item are determined based on scientific data, as opposed to the guesswork and assumptions that sometimes guide the development of traditional application forms, and
- Weights are assigned to each applicant response, and scores are totaled, thus permitting a quantitative comparison of each applicant.
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Shared by - Maneesh MS, +Maneesh Muralidharanpillai , Appollo Tyres Limited
