Applying Organizational Psychology
Joy Peoples
PSYCH/570/Organizational Psychology
June 11, 2012

Introduction The focus of this paper provides a brief examination of the recruiting process from both an organizational, and applicants perspective. This brief overview attempts to explain how organizations use various methods to recruit prospective employees. This paper also explains the methods prospective employees, or applicants use to determine the quality and appropriateness of a potential employer. In an effort to better understand the concept of organizational socialization, this paper also includes an examination of the socialization process used by organizations to socialize present, and new employees. Before
Organizational psychology's principles assist in determining what university programs are likely to attract students compatible with the employer's business and also what elements of the job to focus on when presenting the company's opportunities (Van Hoye, 2012). The principles of organizational psychology are also instrumental in assisting employers with formulating the right questions and organizing effectively their interview sessions (Jex & Britt, 2008). The principles of organizational psychology help employees focus their interviews on the personality strengths needed for the organization while avoiding any questions that may lead to stereotyping (Terborg, 1977). During the recruiting process organizational psychology examines the incentives that may be of the most importance to different types of employers, and applies them to create inviting offers (Jex & Britt, 2008). Personal Insight: As an individual who has often been through recruitment processes it is not difficult to understand how applying the principles of organizational psychology to the recruitment process can help employers to better identify prospective employees. As a former recruit it has not been difficult to appreciate the attractive employment opportunities offered prior to employment.

The Concept of Organizational Socialization

“Organizational socialization represents the process by which an individual makes the transition from