Accession Number:

ADA210569

Title:

Evaluation of an Army Recruiter Selection Program

Descriptive Note:

Final rept. Nov 1987-Nov 1988

Corporate Author:

WEISS (HOWARD M) WEST LAFAYETTE IN

Personal Author(s):

• Weiss, Howard M.
• Citera, Maryalice
• Finfer, Laura

Report Date:

1989-03-01

Pagination or Media Count:

45.0

Abstract:

Effective selection of recruiters is essential to the success of the recruitment function. To meet this objective, a Recruiter Selection Battery- Experimental RSB-X was developed and was administered to over 400 recruiter selectees who entered the Army Recruiter Basic Course during May and June 1985. This report documents the results of analyses that examine the ability of the RSB-X and other recruiter characteristic data awards, personal characteristics, longevity, type of appointment to recruiting duty, etc. to predict recruiter success. Results of these analyses suggest that personality components and background data gathered by the RSB-X are generally not predictive of recruiter performance or turnover. Bio-data measures allowed for a tentative profile of the productive and tenured recruiter. The utility of any selection device in todays recruiting market precludes the effective use of selection testing for prospective recruiters. Keywords Test development, Army personnel.

Descriptors:

• *ARMY PERSONNEL
• *PERSONNEL SELECTION
• *RECRUITERS
• TEST AND EVALUATION
• FUNCTIONS
• JOBS
• MARKETING
• RECRUITING
• BACKGROUND
• PERSONALITY

Subject Categories:

• Personnel Management and Labor Relations

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE