The preliminary findings of ERC’s 2011 Hiring & Selection Practices Survey, which explored practices including background and drug screening, references, testing, and other hiring practices (including local hiring metrics), showed several clear trends in local employers’ hiring and selection practices.
- Over three-quarters of employers plan to hire in 2011.
- Over half of employers say that a job candidate’s current or previous salary (as reported on application) influences their decision to not hire an applicant.
- About a quarter of employers report that a job candidate’s indication or request to not call a past or current employer influences their decision to not hire an applicant.
- Over 70% of employers conduct reference checks, typically in-house versus using a vendor.
- Employers most commonly use employment tests to evaluate administrative/clerical and management positions.
