The selection process involves identifying candidates with the relevant qualifications, skills, and competencies to fill jobs. It is critical because an organization's performance depends on its employees. Hiring the right employees is important and costly, while incompetent hiring could significantly impact an organization. The selection process generally includes initial screening of applications, employment tests, interviews, background and reference checks, medical examinations, and making conditional and permanent job offers. It is better to not select a candidate than select a bad candidate, so organizations should systematically verify applicant information and reject those with false statements or criminal convictions related to the job.