There are several standards for assessing which selection predictors should be emphasized. They are validity coefficient, face validity, correlation with other predictors, adverse impact, and utility. Validity coefficient refers to the relationship between predictor and criterion scores. Validity is the most important issue to consider when deciding whether to use a particular assessment tool because an assessment that does not provide useful information about how an individual will perform on the job is of no value to the organization. Face validity refers to applicants’ judgments regarding the degree to which the content of an assessment tool is relevant and representative of the content of the job. Applicant reactions include perceptions
