Each chapter covers a specific assessment practice and provides workable examples, case studies and ideas for test selection. Mark Cook and Barry Cripps draw upon the latest research to provide a thorough critical review of assessment practices such as:

• screening through application forms, CVs and biodata
• personality tests
• getting information via references and ratings
• competency analysis
• assessment and development centres
• traditional interviewing
• structured interviews
• workplace counselling
• performance appraisal

Authoritative, reliable and, above all, practical, this book offers the immediate solutions that busy managers and HR professionals need. Its foundation in solid theory and research will also interest occupational psychologists, occupational practitioners in training, and students of psychology and business.