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.