Recruitment & selection

• What are the components included in a contract of employment?

  Working hours, pay, holidays, duties, place of work, notice period
• What is the purpose of a notice period in a contract of employment?

  It specifies the time an employee must give before leaving the job
• What are the main types of employment contracts?

  Full time, part time, job share, zero hour contracts
• Why might a business have a mixture of different employment contracts?

  To accommodate various employee needs and business demands
• What are the pros and cons of internal recruitment?

  Pros:

  • Understanding of the business
  • Familiarity with co-workers
  • Increased motivation from promotions
  • No need for expensive job advertisements

  
  

  Cons:

  • Limited number of applicants
  • Potential training costs for the employee
• What are the stages of the recruitment process?

  1. Identify job vacancy using job analysis
  2. Write a job description and person specification
  3. Advertise the job vacancy
  4. Collect applications
  5. Shortlist applicants
  6. Select a successful candidate
  7. Appoint them to the role
• What is job analysis in the recruitment process?

  It is the process of identifying job vacancies
• What documents are part of the recruitment process?

  Job analysis, person specification, job description, application form, CV, selection methods
• Why might a business need to recruit new employees?

  Due to setting up a new business, growth, entering new markets, or employees leaving
• What are the benefits of finding the best employees for a business?

  High levels of productivity, high quality products or customer service, staff retention
• How many hours does a full-time employee typically work?

  Between 35-40 hours over 5 days
• What are the benefits of full-time employees to a business?

  They are likely to be more skilled and committed to long-term success
• How many hours does a part-time employee typically work?

  Usually between 10 and 30 hours
• What is job sharing?

  When two or more employees combine to fill one job role
• What is a zero hours contract?

  It is a contract with no set or guaranteed hours of work
• What is the purpose of a contract of employment?

  It sets out the terms and conditions of employment
• When must a contract of employment be given to an employee?

  Within two months of starting work
• What is internal recruitment?

  Filling a job vacancy with an existing member of staff
• What is recruitment?

  The process of deciding who will fulfill a specific job role
• Why is recruitment essential for a business?

  To ensure that a business has enough employees with the right skills and experiences
• Selection involves choosing from among those who have applied, with the aim of selecting the best person or people for the job.
• The recruitment and selection process can be divided into three stages: pre-employment screening, application processing, and interviewing/selection.
• Recruitment is the process of finding suitable candidates for a job opening within a company.
• Pre-employment screening includes checking references, criminal records, credit history, education qualifications, and previous employers' opinions about the candidate.
• Internal recruitment refers to filling a job vacancy by promoting someone already employed by the organization.
• Interviewing/selection involves conducting interviews, assessments, and tests to evaluate the applicants' abilities and fit for the organization.
• Application processing involves reviewing applications, shortlisting candidates based on their suitability for the position, and inviting them for interviews.
• External recruitment involves advertising the position externally and inviting applications from outside the organization.
• Job analysis helps determine the skills required for a particular role.
• Application processing involves reviewing applications received during the recruitment stage and shortlisting applicants based on their suitability for the role.
• Job analysis helps identify the skills required for a particular position.
• Job analysis helps identify the skills required for a particular position.
• Job analysis helps identify the necessary knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics (KSAs) required for successful performance in a particular job.
• External recruitment refers to hiring new employees from outside the organization.
• Interviewing/Selection: The final step in the recruitment and selection process involves conducting interviews with shortlisted candidates and making a decision about which candidate(s) to hire.
• External recruitment involves advertising the position externally through various methods such as newspapers, online job boards, social media platforms, and employment agencies.
• Interviewing/selection involves conducting interviews with shortlisted applicants to assess their suitability for the job.
• Application Processing: In this stage, applications are reviewed based on qualifications, experience, education, and other factors relevant to the position being filled.
• Pre-employment Screening: This stage includes reviewing resumes, conducting initial interviews to screen out unqualified applicants, and checking references.