Recruitment

• What is the first step in the recruitment process?

  Identifying the need for new employees
• Why is good human resource planning important?

  It can negate the need for recruitment
• What components are included in a job description?

  • Job Title
  • Salary
  • Hours of work
  • Tasks/activities/responsibilities
  • Reporting structure
• What is a job analysis?

  Analysis of tasks, skills, and responsibilities
• What does a person specification detail?

  • Essential and desirable characteristics
  • Skills
  • Experience
  • Qualities
  • Qualifications
• What are the advantages of internal recruitment?

  Employees know the business and require no induction
• What are the advantages of external recruitment?

  Brings in new skills and a wider applicant pool
• What are some forms of advertising media for recruitment?

  • Social media
  • Word of mouth
  • Newspapers
  • Company websites
  • LinkedIn/Indeed
  • Job centres
• What is the purpose of an application form?

  To collect information in a standard format
• How do CVs differ from application forms?

  CVs can vary considerably in format
• What is the purpose of shortlisting candidates?

  To select the best candidates for the job
• What methods are used in candidate assessment?

  Interviews, tests, and assessment centres
• What are the main stages of the recruitment and selection process?

  1. Job analysis
  2. Job description
  3. Person specification
  4. Job advertisement
  5. Job applications received
  6. Long list/short list/interview
  7. Selection + references
  8. Offer + rejection letters
  9. Contract of employment
• What should happen after selecting the best candidate?

  Inform them and debrief unsuccessful candidates
• Why is it important to consider equal opportunities legislation?

  To avoid legal challenges and ensure fairness
• What factors affect recruitment and selection methods?

  • Resources available
  • Cost of methods
  • Supply of existing labour
  • Culture of the organisation
• What is the importance of effective recruitment and selection?

  It ensures work is done effectively
• What can ineffective recruitment affect?

  Morale of existing employees
• What is the first stage of the recruitment process?

  Job analysis
• What is the last stage of the recruitment process?

  Contract of employment