2b-Recruitment process Flashcards
What are the different types of employment?
-Full-time Employment
-Part-time Employment
-Flexible Working
-Job Sharing
-Temporary/Casual Employment
What are the different types of employment?
Full time
Full-time Employment – Employees work 35+ hours per week.
What are the different types of employment?
Part time employment
Part-time Employment – Employees work between 1-30 hours per week.
What are the different types of employment?
Flexible Working
Flexible Working – Includes work from home, job-sharing, or zero-hours contracts.
What are the different types of employment?
Job Sharing
Job Sharing – Two employees split one full-time job.
What are the different types of employment?
Temporary/ Casual employment
Temporary/Casual Employment – Employees work for a set period or seasonally.
Q: Why do businesses offer different types of employment?
Reduces costs – Part-time and temporary staff are often cheaper.
Increases flexibility – Seasonal workers help during peak times.
Improves work-life balance – Flexible jobs attract a diverse workforce.
Q: What is recruitment?
: Recruitment is the process of attracting and selecting the best candidates for a job.
Q: What are the two types of recruitment?
Internal Recruitment – Hiring from within the company.
External Recruitment – Hiring new employees from outside the business.
Q: What are the advantages of internal recruitment?
A:
Advantages:
Faster and cheaper than external hiring.
Motivates employees through career progression.
Q: What are the disadvantages of internal recruitment?
A:
Disadvantages:
Limits new ideas and fresh talent.
Creates another vacancy to fill.
Q: What are the advantages of external recruitment?
Advantages:
Brings new skills and ideas to the company.
Wider pool of candidates.
Q: What are the disadvantages of external recruitment?
Disadvantages:
More expensive and time-consuming.
Risk of hiring the wrong person.
Q: What are the main documents used in recruitment?
-Job Description
-Person Specification
-Application Form
-Curriculum Vitae (CV)
What are the main documents used in recruitment?
Job Description
Job Description: Outlines job duties, responsibilities, and working conditions.
What are the main documents used in recruitment?
Person Specification
Person Specification: Details required skills, experience, and personal qualities.
What are the main documents used in recruitment?
Application Form
Application Form: Standardized document for candidates to complete.
What are the main documents used in recruitment?
CV
Curriculum Vitae (CV): A personal document outlining qualifications and work experience.
Q: How do recruitment documents help businesses?
A:
Ensure candidates understand the job role.
Help businesses compare applicants fairly.
Provide legal protection if disputes arise
Q: What is the selection process?
A: The selection process involves choosing the most suitable candidate for a job.
Q: What are the steps in the selection process?
Shortlisting: Reviewing applications to select suitable candidates.
Interviews: Face-to-face, phone, or online discussions.
Assessment Activities: Tests, presentations, or group exercises.
Final Decision: Choosing the best candidate.
Q: What are the benefits of shortlisting?
Saves time by filtering unsuitable candidates.
Ensures a structured and fair process.
Reduces recruitment costs.
Q: Why do governments introduce employment laws?
A:
Protect workers from exploitation.
Ensure fair pay and conditions.
Promote diversity and prevent discrimination.
Q: What are some key employment laws?
Equal Opportunities: Prevents discrimination based on gender, race, religion, or disability.
Health & Safety Laws: Ensures safe working conditions.
Minimum Wage Laws: Guarantees fair pay for all employees.
Working Time Regulations: Limits excessive working hours.
Q: How do businesses benefit from following employment laws?
A:
Improves reputation.
Increases employee motivation and productivity.
Reduces the risk of legal action.
Q: What are the different types of employment?
Full time
Full-time Employment – Employees work 35+ hours per week.
Q: What are the different types of employment?
Part time
Part-time Employment – Employees work between 1-30 hours per week.
Q: What are the different types of employment?
Flaxible working
Flexible Working – Includes work from home, job-sharing, or zero-hours contracts.
Q: What are the different types of employment?
Job sharing
Job Sharing – Two employees split one full-time job.
Temporary/ casual employment
Temporary/Casual Employment – Employees work for a set period or seasonally.
Why do businesses offer different types of employment?
A:
Reduces costs – Part-time and temporary staff are often cheaper.
Increases flexibility – Seasonal workers help during peak times.
Improves work-life balance – Flexible jobs attract a diverse workforce.
Q: What is recruitment?
A: Recruitment is the process of attracting and selecting the best candidates for a job.
Q: What are the two types of recruitment?
A:
Internal Recruitment – Hiring from within the company.
External Recruitment – Hiring new employees from outside the business.
Q: What are the advantages of internal recruitment?
A:
Advantages:
Faster and cheaper than external hiring.
Motivates employees through career progression.
Q: What are the disadvantages of internal recruitment?
Disadvantages:
Limits new ideas and fresh talent.
Creates another vacancy to fill.
Q: What are the advantages of external recruitment?
A:
Advantages:
Brings new skills and ideas to the company.
Wider pool of candidates.
Q: What are the disadvantages of external recruitment?
A:
Disadvantages:
More expensive and time-consuming.
Risk of hiring the wrong person.
Q: What are the main documents used in recruitment?
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Job Description: Outlines job duties, responsibilities, and working conditions.
Person Specification: Details required skills, experience, and personal qualities.
Application Form: Standardized document for candidates to complete.
Curriculum Vitae (CV): A personal document outlining qualifications and work experience.
Q: How do recruitment documents help businesses?
A:
Ensure candidates understand the job role.
Help businesses compare applicants fairly.
Provide legal protection if disputes arise.
Q: What is the selection process?
A: The selection process involves choosing the most suitable candidate for a job.
Q: What are the steps in the selection process?
A:
Shortlisting: Reviewing applications to select suitable candidates.
Interviews: Face-to-face, phone, or online discussions.
Assessment Activities: Tests, presentations, or group exercises.
Final Decision: Choosing the best candidate.
Q: What are the benefits of shortlisting?
A:
Saves time by filtering unsuitable candidates.
Ensures a structured and fair process.
Reduces recruitment costs.
Q: Why do governments introduce employment laws?
A:
Protect workers from exploitation.
Ensure fair pay and conditions.
Promote diversity and prevent discrimination.
Q: What are some key employment laws?
A:
Equal Opportunities: Prevents discrimination based on gender, race, religion, or disability.
Health & Safety Laws: Ensures safe working conditions.
Minimum Wage Laws: Guarantees fair pay for all employees.
Working Time Regulations: Limits excessive working hours.
Q: How do businesses benefit from following employment laws?
A:
Improves reputation.
Increases employee motivation and productivity.
Reduces the risk of legal action.
