3 recruitment and selection Flashcards
what does oxford ecconomics research say about replacing staff
it costs employers £30,614 per employee
what makes up the cost of a new employee (2)
cost lost output - how long it takes the new employee to be able to do the job with the experience of the old (28 weeks)
recruitment process cost - temp workers, management time to recruit, advertising, HR
why do businesses recruit (3)
company grows
replace staff
skill shortage
which departments job is it usually to recruit
HR/personnel
what is the recruitment process
analysis of need
advertise
selection - shortlist from applications, interview, presentation, test, group task
name 2 documents that are useful for recruiting
job description - list of roles and responsibilities work will do
person spec - states qualifications, skills needed and experience
what is internal recruitment
job given to someone who already works in the company
what are the advantages of internal recruitment (5)
cheap to advertise
quick process
person already knows the company so money save on induction
good for morale
person will already have proved themselves
what are the disadvantages of internal recruitment (4)
may not have new ideas
restricts people applying
causes resentment
will need to recruit to backfil
what is external recruitment
when post is filled by someone outside of the company
what are the advantages of external recruitment (2)
can fill a skills gap
bring new ideas
what are the disadvantages of external recruitment (3)
recruitment takes longer
costs more
candidates are not known
what must a job advert include (10)
duties qualifications experience salary opportunities hour/place of work training opportunities contact address how to apply
what 4 ways can you apply for a job - describe and what are the advantages of each
letter of application - a letter saying why you are suitable - shows communication skills
application form - answer set of given questions - business get the answers to direct questions
CV - applicant provides info about themselves - shows ability to organise
interview - meet people and answer questions - judege how well they fit in
what are 3 methods of selection - describe and outline advantages
test or presentation- present ideas - shows communication skills
group activity - applicants work together on a task - shows interpersonal skills
references - information presented about personal qualities - an honest assessment
