Recruitment, Selection and Training

• What is the first step in the recruitment process?

  Create a job description
• What does a job description include?

  Job title, purpose, salary, and duties
• What is included in a person specification?

  Qualities and skills needed for the job
• What are desirable qualifications in a person specification?

  Teaching degree, PGC, and experience
• What is the purpose of shortlisting candidates?

  To filter applications that meet criteria
• What happens to applications that do not meet the job criteria?

  They are discarded or go in the bin
• What is one advantage of internal recruitment?

  Cheaper than advertising
• What is a disadvantage of external recruitment?

  Higher costs and more candidates to evaluate
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of off-the-job training?

  Advantages:

  • Provided by industry experts
  • May offer a qualification

  
  

  Disadvantages:

  • Time-consuming
  • Expensive
  • Stops productivity
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of on-the-job training?

  Advantages:

  • Less time-consuming
  • Cheaper than formal training

  
  

  Disadvantages:

  • Trainees may lack skills
  • Risk of costly mistakes
• What is structured training?

  Training that takes place off the job
• What is a potential outcome of on-the-job training?

  Trainees may make costly mistakes
• What is the salary mentioned for the teaching position?

  £40,000
• What is the role of the head of business in the recruitment process?

  To oversee the recruitment and teaching process
• How does internal recruitment motivate current employees?

  It provides opportunities for advancement
• What is the difference between internal and external recruitment?

  Internal promotes from within, external hires outside
• What is the purpose of a job description in recruitment?

  To outline the responsibilities and requirements
• What is the main focus of the recruitment process?

  Finding suitable candidates for a job
• Why is it important to have a person specification?

  It defines the ideal candidate's attributes
• How does structured training differ from on-the-job training?

  Structured training is formal and off-site
• If a candidate has a teaching degree and experience, how would they fit into the person specification?

  They would meet essential qualifications
• What is the role of the interview in the recruitment process?

  To assess candidates' suitability for the job
• What is the main disadvantage of off-the-job training?

  It can be expensive
• Why might a business choose to promote from within?

  To save costs and utilize existing knowledge
• What are the implications of making mistakes during on-the-job training?

  It could lead to costly errors for the business
• What is the purpose of advertising a job?

  To attract potential candidates
• How does the recruitment process begin?

  By creating a job description and person specification
• What factors might influence the decision to hire externally?

  Desire for new ideas and skills
• What is the main goal of the recruitment process?

  To find suitable candidates for the job