Department of Psychology
Clemson University

Personnel Selection

Comparison of assessment methodologies. What are the advantages and disadvantages of various assessment methodologies (e.g., paper-and-pencil tests, interviews, biodata, simulations), and do these advantages and disadvantages vary depending on what is being assessed (e.g., cognitive ability, job knowledge, emotional intelligence, personality, leadership)? Current research frequently confounds methods with content, such that we don’t know the most efficient and accurate way to assess personal characteristics within selection settings. Pat Raymark