(18) Recruitment and selection

Question 1

What are the types of employment?

Answer 1

1) Full time employment
2) Part time employment
3) Job share
4) Casual employment
5) Seasonal employment

Question 2

Why might a business need new staff?

Answer 2

• The business is expanding and more labour is needed
• Employees need to be replaced
• Positions are becoming vacant due to promotion

Question 3

What are the stages in the recruitment process?

Answer 3

1) Identify the number of staff that need to be created
2) Create a job description and specification
3) Create proper job advertisements
4) Shortlist applicants
5) Interview
6) Hire

Question 4

What are the recruitment documents needed for recruitment?

Answer 4

• Job description
• Person specification
• Application form
• CV

Question 5

What are the two types of recruitment?

Answer 5

• Internal

- External

Question 6

What are the advantages of internal recruitment?

Answer 6

• It is cheaper
• Staff may be more motivated
• The ability and personality of the person will be more predictable

Question 7

What are the advantages of external recruitment?

Answer 7

• A business will have a much larger pool of potential employees.
• A new person may be talented and have some fresh ideas.

Question 8

What can a business do to attract applicants for a job?

Answer 8

• Advertising
• Headhunting
• Jobcentres
• Word of mouth

Question 9

What information should be included in a job advert?

Answer 9

• Job title
• Name, address , and email of the employer
• Salary and other benefits
• Method of application
• Skills and other required qualifications

Question 10

What is shortlisting?

Answer 10

It is when a business selects a small group of candidates that are suitable for interviewing.

Question 11

What are interviews be used to do?

Answer 11

• Help clarify info.
• Access personality, motivation, attitude and commitment.
• Challenge candidates by asking searching question.