recruitment

• What are some reasons vacancies can arise in a business?

  Expansion, retirement, workers leaving for new jobs, promotions, and maternity leave
• How does recruitment differ for small businesses compared to larger businesses?

  Small businesses often have a simpler recruitment process due to their understanding of job tasks and requirements
• What is the first stage in the formal recruitment process for larger businesses?

  Completion of a job analysis
• What is a job analysis?

  A job analysis identifies and determines the duties and requirements of a job
• What does a job description include?

  Tasks involved, job title, responsibilities, place of work, and employment conditions
• Why should job descriptions be updated regularly?

  Jobs often evolve as employees gain more experience and skills
• What is a person specification?

  A document that describes the skills, knowledge, and experience needed for a job
• What are the advantages of internal recruitment?

  Reduced recruitment costs, familiarity with the business, and increased motivation
• What are the disadvantages of internal recruitment?

  Limited range of applicants and reduced potential for new ideas
• What methods can businesses use for external recruitment?

  Recruitment agencies, headhunters, advertisements, job centres, and university recruitment programs
• What is the typical application process for job candidates?

  Using an application form, a letter of application, and a CV
• Who should conduct interviews for job candidates?

  A panel consisting of a personnel manager, a department manager, and an independent member
• What is the purpose of an interview?

  To allow candidates to explain their suitability and for interviewers to gather relevant information
• What are telephone interviews used for?

  To select applicants for face-to-face interviews after passing initial application stages
• What are the advantages of telephone interviews?

  They are time and cost-effective, test verbal communication skills, and assess candidate commitment
• What is a work trial?

  A way to try out a potential employee before offering them a job
• How long can a work trial last?

  Up to 30 days, but typically about a week
• What is the purpose of psychometric testing?

  To assess a person's personality traits and fit for the job
• Why do organizations use psychometric tests?

  To recruit the right people and sift out a large number of applicants
• What do aptitude and ability tests measure?

  The ability of the candidate to complete core tasks of the job
• What is the purpose of an induction process?

  To introduce a new employee to the workplace and familiarize them with systems and colleagues
• What is the objective of a successful induction program?

  To motivate staff and reduce the risk of early turnover
• What are the main steps in the recruitment process?

  1. Job analysis

  2. Job description

  3. Person specification

  4. Job advert

  5. Shortlisting

  6. Interviews
• What are the pros and cons of internal recruitment?

  Pros:

  • Reduced recruitment costs
  • Familiarity with the business
  • Increased motivation

  
  

  Cons:

  • Limited range of applicants
  • Reduced potential for new ideas
  • Promotion creates another vacancy
• What selection exercises can businesses use to select candidates?

  • Interviews
  • Telephone interviews
  • Work trials
  • Psychometric tests
  • Aptitude and ability tests
• Why are good recruitment and selection procedures important for a business?

  • Ensure the right candidates are selected
  • Reduce turnover rates
  • Enhance organizational culture
  • Improve overall business performance