HR Definitions - Recruitment

Question 1

Define recruitment

Answer 1

The process of bringing new employees into the business

Question 2

Define job description

Answer 2

Document that describes the duties of a worker e.g. write letters and answer the telephone

Question 3

Define person specification

Answer 3

A profile of the type of person needed for the job - their skills, experience and qualifications e.g. friendly persona

Question 4

Define internal recruitment

Answer 4

When the business looks to fill the vacancy from within its existing workforce

Question 5

Define external recruitment

Answer 5

When the business looks to fill the vacancy from any suitable applicant outside the business