Abstract:
The top four most important graduate selection methods in Australia were pre-screening via
application form and resume, structured interviews with 2 or more interviewers, structured interviews
with one interviewer, and assessment centres. The top four methods in terms of usefulness in
predicting performance are structured interviews with 2 or more interviewers, structured interviews
with 1 interviewer, bio-data, and assessment centres. There were significant gap between perceived
importance and usefulness for pre-screening of application form/resume, structured interviews with 2
or more interviewers, and reference checks. Organisational fit had the greatest impact on choice of
methods. The quality of graduates selected, attraction and retention, the professionalism of graduate
recruiters, and the administration of graduate recruitment and selection program were important
success indicators.
