Human Resources - Selection

Question 1

What are the 5 methods of selection?

Answer 1

1. Application form - form applicants are given and complete
2. Interview - most common. Meet up with applicant and employee
3. Presentation - applicant makes a presentation in why they should join the business
4. Cv - applicant makes a documents that summarizes all of their qualifications and skills
5. Testing - putting the applicant in the shoes of an employee to see if they’re good

Question 2

Name 2 advantages of an application form

Answer 2

1. The form contains the exact info the employer needs
2. It shows the applicants written communication skills

Question 3

Name 2 disadvantages of an application form

Answer 3

1. The applicant can get someone else to fill it
2. May contain false info

Question 4

Name 2 advantages of an application letter

Answer 4

1. It helps with short listing
2. It shows the applicants level of preparation

Question 5

Name 2 advantages of a curriculum vitae

Answer 5

1. It contains relevant info of the applicants education, work experiences, hobbies and interests
2. The employer can see the employees organization skills

Question 6

Name 2 disadvantages of a curriculum vitae

Answer 6

1. Doesn’t prove that an applicant is good for the job
2. It may contain false info

Question 7

Name 3 methods of testing

Answer 7

1. Aplitude testing - tests an applicants specific skills needed for the shop
2. Intelligence test - tests an applicants iq level
3. Psychometric test - tests an applicants attitude towards certain scenarios commonly found in a business situation

Question 8

Name 2 advantages of testing

Answer 8

1. It shows the applicants suitability and skill levels in various situations
2. Shows the applicants organization and approach to work

Question 9

Name 2 disadvantages of testing

Answer 9

1. The applicant may become too nervous under testing conditions, so the test might not give an accurate representation of the applicant
2. The skills and abilities of a candidate may not be properly assessed during testing

Question 10

Name 2 advantages of an interview

Answer 10

1. It shows the applicants personality and appearance
2. It shows the applicants oral communication skills

Question 11

Name 2 disadvantages of an interview

Answer 11

1. Interviews may be intimidating, which means applicants can’t show their best
2. Assessments can be bias based on perception

Question 12

Name 2 advantages of presentations

Answer 12

1. It shows the applicants level of prep and ability to perform under pressure
2. It shows the applicants oral communication skills

Question 13

Name 2 disadvantages of presentations

Answer 13

1. Time consuming - fall in productivity
2. Presentations only show some of the skills required for the job

Question 14

Name the rights and responsibilities of the employer and employee in selection

Answer 14

1. Honesty
2. Objectivity
3. Fairness
   Confidentiality