Chapter 18: Recruitment & Selection (Version) Flashcards
What is full-time employment?
Employment where an employee works the full working week, usually five days, with possible benefits like health insurance and overtime pay.
What is part-time employment?
Employment where workers work fewer hours than full-time employees, often less than 30 hours per week.
Why do businesses use part-time employment?
It provides flexibility, allowing businesses to employ workers for short periods, such as weekends or evenings.
What is job sharing?
A work arrangement where two part-time employees share the work and pay of a single full-time job.
What are the benefits of job sharing for employees?
It allows reduced work hours, more leisure or family time, and can reduce stress.
What are the benefits of job sharing for businesses?
Businesses get input from two people, potentially increasing productivity.
What is casual employment?
Employment where workers have no guaranteed hours and are called to work as needed.
What is seasonal employment?
Temporary employment during specific times of the year, it is regular & full time but short-lived
What is temporary employment?
Short-term employment to cover absent workers, e.g. as a result of long-term sickness.
Why might businesses need new staff?
Expansion, employee replacement, vacancies due to promotions, or temporary staff coverage.
What is a job description?
A document stating the title, tasks, duties, and responsibilities of a job.
How is a job description useful?
It helps clarify job expectations, is used in job adverts, and can be referenced during performance appraisals.
What is a person specification?
A document outlining qualifications, experience, skills, and characteristics needed for a job.
How is a person specification used in recruitment?
It helps screen applicants by identifying essential and desirable attributes.
What is an application form?
A standard form used by businesses to collect uniform data from job applicants.
What are some common details requested in an application form?
Full name, address, education, employment history, qualifications, hobbies, and referee details.
What is a CV (curriculum vitae)?
A personalized document created by a job seeker, detailing their skills, experience, and qualifications.
What is internal recruitment?
Appointing workers from inside the business, which saves advertising costs and motivates existing employees.
What are the benefits of internal recruitment?
It is cheaper, employees understand company policies, and there is a predictable assessment of candidates.
What is external recruitment?
Appointing workers from outside the business.
What are the benefits of external recruitment?
A larger pool of candidates and potential for talent & fresh ideas to improve competitiveness.
What are some common external recruitment methods?
Advertising, headhunting, job centres, word of mouth, direct applicants, and employment agencies.
What are key elements of a job advertisement?
Job title, employer details, job description, required qualifications, salary, and application method.
What is shortlisting?
The process of selecting suitable candidates from applications for interviews.
Why is shortlisting important?
It saves time by quickly identifying the best candidates based on person specifications.
What is an interview?
A face-to-face meeting where employers ask candidates questions to assess their suitability for a job.
What are interviews used for?
Clarifying application details, assessing personality and communication skills, and asking job-related questions.
Why is structured interviewing important?
Ensures fairness by asking all candidates the same questions in the same order and reducing interview stress.
What type of questions should be asked in an interview?
Open-ended questions to encourage discussion.
