Why We Made This:
Hiring the right people is one of the most critical decisions an organization can make—but the science behind the process is often buried in textbooks and jargon-heavy lectures. We created this visual guide to help individuals studying for the EPPP clearly understand how evidence-based hiring works, from job analysis to predictors, assessments, training methods, and fairness in the hiring process. As such, this guide provides a visually structured overview of each step in the hiring process, combining real-world examples with practical learning aids.
 
Learning Objectives:
Explain key steps in the hiring process, including job analysis, job evaluation, pre-employment testing, and employee selection.
Understand various assessment methods, such as cognitive tests, personality inventories, work samples, and structured interviews.
Differentiate predictor types (e.g., compensatory vs. non-compensatory) and their use in combining candidate scores.
Apply concepts of fairness, including adverse impact, differential validity, and the Four-Fifths Rule.
Evaluate training methods like vestibule training, job rotation, and experiential exercises.
Recognize how predictors are used to forecast job performance, and how companies reduce bias and promote equal opportunity in selection.