GSCE Revision Flashcards
Main purpose of job description
Define the main duties and responsibilities of the post
What should a job description contain ( 3 points )
Titles of the job
Main duties of the job
Places where the job will be done
What is the purpose of person specification
It’s purpose is to identify what an ideal applicant for the post should have in terms of personal qualities, knowledge, qualifications,skills and previous work experience
What does a contract of employment do? ( 2 points )
Sets out the rights and duties of both the employee and the employees
Agreement between two parties and is required by law keeping both the employee and the employer protected at their work
What should a contract of employment contain? ( 3 points )
Hours of work
Details of any pension schemes
Title and description of the job
What is recruitment?
Employment of new workers
Reasons for recruitment
Employ extra workers because the business has grown
Bring in people who have skills they need
Replace employees who have left e.g. retirement, resignation, promotion.
Why is job description useful for a business ( 2 points )
Sets out duties so managers and the employees are clear as to what they will be expected to do
The employer can use it as a focus for setting questions for interview
Why is job description useful for the employee/candidate ( 2 points )
Defines main duties and responsibilities of the job so the candidate will know exactly what is expected from them and whether they will be able to carry out the role
Shows how closely he/she matches the requirements of the job and can decide if they are suitable to apply for the job
Why is person specification useful for a business ( 2 points )
Helps keep the number of applicants down as only those candidates who meet the essential characteristic needed, will apply for the job, making it less time consuming for the business, saving recruitment costs
Helps select the most suitable candidate meaning the work will be completed more efficiently and the new employee more effective at their work
Why is person specification useful for the candidate ( 2 points )
Helps show the skills and qualifications required by the applicant so that they know if they can carry out the job
To show personal qualities desirable in the applicant
What is the role of social media in recruitment and how do businesses use it? ( 3 points )
Wildly advertise jobs
Allows a business to check a candidate’s profile
Enables a business to get enquires from people interested in working with them
Advantages of social media in the recruitment process ( 3 points )
It is a cheaper method of advertising posts than more traditional methods,such as local and national newspapers
Allows for 2 way communication between the applicant and the organisation
Business has access to a wider pool of candidates since the internet is a global application
Disadvantages of social media in the recruitment process ( 3 points )
Negative comments can be made on social media
Some applicants may not have access to the internet and so will not be aware of the vacant post
Dealing within online queries from applicants can be very time - consuming
Advantages of internal recruitment ( 3 points )
Improves staff morale and provides motivation
Process should be quicker than external recruitment ( less applicants to process )
Cheaper than advertising externally
