(E) Reference and background checks - Many employers request names, addresses, and telephone numbers of references for the purpose of verifying information and, gaining additional information on an applicant.

(A) Selection Decision - After evaluating the candidate's qualifications and performance during the interview, a selection decision is made to determine if the candidate is suitable for the position. The final decision has to be made from among the candidates who pass the tests, interviews and reference checks.

(B) Medical Examination - After the selection decision and before the job offer is made, the candidate is required to undergo a medical fitness test. The job offer is given to the candidate being declared fit after the medical examination.

(C) Job offer - Job offer is made through a letter of appointment/confirm his acceptance. Such a letter generally contains a date by which the appointee must report on duty. The appointee must be given reasonable time for reporting

(D) Contract of Employment - Once the job offer is accepted, a formal contract of employment is usually drafted, detailing the rights, responsibilities, and obligations of both the employer and the employee.