Resumo: This study has as main aim to apply, spread and validate JOB IN ®. This is a platform that automates recruitment, pre selection and selection processes for candidates for the hostelery and food services sector, from the analysis and identification of the competences and key psycho-social processes for a high quality performance in their position. For tool validation purposes a sample of 363 candidates was considered , ages between 18 and 56 years old, being more frequent people under 20 years old (53,5%) that were looking for his first job on the industry. 53,7% of the sample were women and 47,5% were men. For results validation of the tool, other two tests were used: HORECA-5 and Overall Personality Assessment Scale (OPERAS).Our results indicate that the platform JOB IN ® is a system that has the characteristics to be considered “smart” since it enhances accessibility and quality of recruitment and pre-selection processes of the candidates in the hostelry sector. All aspects of the platform shown a very discreet reliability (a=.56). Additionally, high and significative correlations between JOB IN ® scale facets and the scales of HORECA-5 and OPERAS.
