Banding involves ranking applicants on the basis of their total scores and selecting from the top down until the desired number of candidates has been selected.

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Banding is a method used in personnel selection where candidates are grouped into categories or "bands" based on their scores being within certain ranges, rather than strictly ranking them from highest to lowest score. Selection can then be made from within a band, allowing for consideration of other factors beyond just the test scores.

Banding Involves Ranking Applicants on the Basis of Their Total