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(c) To give the candidate an accurate picture of job with details of terms

and conditions.

4. Reference Checks: Prior to final selection, the prospective employer
makes an investigation of the references supplied by the applicant. He

undertakes a thorough search into candidate’s family background, past
employment, education, police records etc.

5. Selection Decisions: A list of candidate who clear the employment
tests, interviews and reference checks is prepared and then the

selected candidates are listed in order of merit.

6. Medical/Physical Examination: A qualified medical expert appointed
by organization should certify whether the candidate is physically fit to

the requirements of a specific job. A proper physical exam will ensure
higher standard of health & physical fitness of employees thereby
reducing absenteeism.

7. Job Offer: after a candidate has cleared all hurdles in the selection

procedure, he is formally appointed by issuing him an Appointment
Letter. The broad terms and conditions, pay scales are integral part of

Appointment Letter.

8. Contract of Employment: after getting the job offer, the candidate
has to give his acceptance. After acceptance, both employer and
employee will sign a contract of employment which contains terms &

conditions, pay scale, leave rules, hours of work, mode of termination
of employment etc.

Training: Training is the act of increasing the knowledge and technical

skills of an employee for doing a particular job efficiently. Both existing