Business Revision (20/11/2024)

• What is the difference between internal and external recruitment?

  Internal recruitment involves filling positions from within the organization, while external recruitment seeks candidates from outside the organization.
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of external recruitment?

  Advantages:

  • Access to a wider talent pool
  • Fresh perspectives and ideas

  
  

  Disadvantages:

  • Higher costs associated with recruitment
  • Longer onboarding process for new hires
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of internal recruitment?

  Advantages:

  • Familiarity with company culture
  • Lower recruitment costs

  
  

  Disadvantages:

  • Limited pool of candidates
  • Potential for internal conflict or jealousy
• What is the focus of Unit 8 in the recruitment and selection process?

  Agency or Consultant Recruitment
• What type of interview questions should an interviewer create?

  Interviewers should create generic questions that assess the candidate's qualifications and fit for the role.
• What should an interviewer consider when asking questions during an interview?

  They should consider what the interviewee can gain from the questions asked.
• What are the steps a business should take post-interview?

  • Inform the candidate of their success or failure
  • Provide feedback if necessary
• How would a business inform a candidate about their interview outcome?

  They would typically send an email or make a phone call to communicate the decision.
• What information should be gathered from the HR manager during the interview?

  • Business objectives
  • Location
  • Number of staff employed
  • Key business activities
  • Recruitment planning
• What is the de Ferrers Trust?

  It is an educational trust that oversees multiple schools.
• Where is the de Ferrers Trust located?

  It is located in the UK.
• How many students are there across all sites of the de Ferrers Trust?

  There are several thousand students across all sites.
• How many employees are there at the de Ferrers Trust?

  There are numerous employees across the trust.
• What types of jobs are available across the de Ferrers Trust?

  Various educational roles, administrative positions, and support staff jobs are available.
• Why does the de Ferrers Trust advertise their vacancies in specific places?

  They advertise in places that attract qualified candidates and align with their recruitment strategy.
• What does a job advertisement typically include?

  It includes job title, responsibilities, qualifications, and application instructions.
• Why do vacancies arise within organizations?

  Vacancies can arise due to resignations, retirements, promotions, or organizational changes.
• How does the de Ferrers Trust choose their recruitment methods?

  • Based on the role's requirements
  • Considering the availability of internal candidates
  • Evaluating the effectiveness of past recruitment strategies
• What does a candidate have to fill in during the recruitment process?

  A candidate typically fills in an application form or submits a CV.
• What does the de Ferrers Trust do pre-interview, during the interview, and post-interview?

  Pre-interview:

  • Review applications and shortlist candidates

  
  

  During the interview:

  • Assess candidates through structured questions

  
  

  Post-interview:

  • Provide feedback and inform candidates of the outcome
• What is the percentage of employees employed at SMEs?

  61%
• What is the purpose of recruiting new specialist workers?

  To help production, expansion, and division of labour
• What is the first step in the recruitment process?

  Vacancy
• What are the steps involved in the recruitment process?

  1. Vacancy
  2. Job analysis
  3. Internal/External
  4. Job advertisement
  5. Application
  6. Shortlisting
  7. Interview
  8. References
  9. Appoint
• What does an employment agency provide to job seekers?

  A list of available positions based on their attributes and skills
• What is one advantage of using an employment agency?

  Easy to get a job
• What is a disadvantage of using an employment agency?

  Small portion of income lost
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of internal job advertisements?

  Advantages:

  • Cheaper and quicker than external advertisements
  • Lesser impact on budget
  • Easier to share around

  
  

  Disadvantages:

  • Smaller pool of people
  • May miss very effective workers outside of the business
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of external job advertisements?

  Advantages:

  • Showed to more people
  • Can hire new skills and personalities
  • Better reputation for the business

  
  

  Disadvantages:

  • Very expensive
  • Hard to target specifically
  • Time consuming
• Why might older people prefer physical job advertisements?

  Because that was how jobs were found before
• How does having enough staff contribute to business success?

  It allows proper division of work and access to specialist workers
• What is the benefit of attracting high-quality staff?

  It allows for better skills employed and integration into higher positions
• How does increasing staff retention benefit a business?

  It reduces spending on filling vacancies and improves skill sets
• What is one way competition can lead to business success?

  It encourages innovation and drives sales
• Why does Toyota have amazing reviews regarding their recruitment process?

  They value their workers and select long-term employees
• What is a suggested method for integrating new employees into a job?

  Provide a cooling period of 2 weeks for adjustment
• What is one way to help new employees adjust to their roles?

  Offering visual examples may be very helpful
• What does SME stand for in the context of employment?

  Small and Medium Enterprises
• How do online job advertisements differ from traditional methods?

  They reach a wider audience and are more accessible
• What is the significance of job analysis in the recruitment process?

  It helps define the requirements and responsibilities of the position