4.2 Selection

Question 1

Application form

Answer 1

Official forms a company asks candidates to fill out when applying

Adv:
- Form contains the exact information the employer needs
- Makes it easy for the employer to compare applicants
- Helps with shortlisting

Dis:
- Doesn’t prove how good the applicant would be at the job
- Takes time to sift through
- May contain false information

Question 2

Selection definition

Answer 2

Process of hiring employees amongst the shortlisted candidates and providing them a job in the organisation.

Question 3

Application letter

Answer 3

Letter of introduction attached to/accompanying another document, such as a CV

Adv:
- Shares the level of the applicants written communication skills
- Shares the applicants presentation of work and level of preparation
- Helps with shortlisting

Dis:
- Doesn’t prove how good they’ll be at the job
- Takes time to read all of the letters
- May contain false information

Question 4

CV

Answer 4

A written overview of your skills, qualifications and past experience

Adv:
- Contains all the details of the applicants education, qualifications and experience
- Shows the applicants level of presentation and preparation
- Helps with shortlisting

Dis:
- Doesn’t prove how good the applicant is at the job
- Takes time to sift through
- May contain false information