Selection methods Advantages and disadvantages Interview Advantages: Allows employer to meet employee and make judgments; Applicant can ask questions about the job and workplace; Disadvantages: Doesn't assess actual skills associated with the job; Applicant may present well in interview dishonestly Psychological testing: Advantages and disadvantages Work testing: Advantages: Employer assesses actual skills needed for the job; Allows different colleagues to see applicants in action; Disadvantages: Tests technical skills, not broader skills like leadership or problem solving; Applicants may have nerves and underperform Online selection: Advantages and disadvantages