For most of the information collected relating to the selection process, reference was made to articles written by human resources specialists. To gather the highest quality, up-to-date information, I have found it helpful to reach out to industry professionals in the area of ​​hiring new employees. The first step explained in this document involves checking each candidate's references in order to delve deeper into any questions that may arise and gain a greater understanding of who the candidate is as an employee. Following this discussion, it is explained how important it is to involve employees in the selection process. Additionally, decision-making strategies and methods are explained to enable further understanding on how to select the right employee for the available position. Every company is different and may use a variety of tactics to be successful in selecting a new candidate. Having a management team aware of these techniques can help build a strong workforce that will benefit a company in the long term.History/ContextThe history of the selection process has adapted over the years and can primarily be attributed to new laws and procedures that have been adopted by management personnel. High costs and turnover rates have caused companies to evolve their hiring processes to be more efficient. Hiring the wrong person can be a costly mistake that could cost a company half to four times the employee's annual salary and benefits (Employee Selection, n.d.). Poor hiring practices have the ability to divert capital from essential areas of the business. To hire quality talent, management staff must be able to analyze available data to make... half of paper... ...sources. http://humanresources.about.com/od/selectemployees/qt/selection-process-employee-involvement.htmOlson, L. (2013, October 3). The 10 biggest lies people put on their resumes. US news and world reports. Retrieved from http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/outside-voices-careers/2013/10/03/the-top-10-lies-people-put-on-their-resumes Recruitment and Selection Process . (n.d.). University of California Riverside. Retrieved from http://hr.ucr.edu/recruitment/guidelines/process.htmlSwafford, D. (2014, March). Be the owner you need to be: acquire and retain the right people. Reeves' diary. Retrieved from ABI/Inform Complete: Proquest database.Tolan, T. (2009, August). How to Hire a Rock Star: Follow these hiring tips to ensure you get the right candidate for your organization every time. Health IT. Extracted from the Infotract Newsstand database.