human resources - selection procedure

Question 1

4 points of the selection procedure
[screen] [CVs, contact] [interviews, shortlisted] [written, selected]

Answer 1

• screen the applicants
• check the information on CVs and contact referees
• conduct interviews with shortlisted candidates
• written employment offer is made to selected candidates

Question 2

3 points for the purpose of an interview
[obtains, evaluate, matches ]

Answer 2

• obtains information about the strengths and weaknesses of each candidate
• evaluates the skills and personal characteristics of each applicant
• matches information provided by applicants to the job requirements

Question 3

4 roles of the interviewer BEFORE the interview
[book, inform, notify, allocate]

Answer 3

• book and prepare a venue for the interview
• inform shortlisted candidates about the date and venue of the interview
• notify all panel members interviewing about the date and venue of the interview
• allocate same amount of time to interview each candidate

Question 4

4 roles of interviewer DURING the interview
[ make, pose, provide, mislead ]

Answer 4

• make the interviewer feel at ease
• pose the same set of questions to all candidates
• provide an opportunity for all interviewees to ask questions
• don’t mislead the interviewee

Question 5

4 roles of interviewee DURING the interview
[listen, make, inquisitive, know ]

Answer 5

• listen carefully to the questions before responding
• make eye contact and have good posture
• be inquisitive and show interest in the business
• know your strengths and weaknesses and be prepared to discuss it

Question 6

define an employment contract
[agreement, legally]

Answer 6

• an agreement between an employer and employee and is legally binding

Question 7

4 aspects included in an employment contract
[ J,J,J,D ]

Answer 7

• job title
• job description
• job specification
• details of business

Question 8

4 points of legal requirements of an employment contract
[sign] [changes] [remuneration, benefits] [conduct, ethics]

Answer 8

• the employer and new employee must both sign the contract
• the employer and employee must agree on changes made to the contract
• the remuneration package and benefits should be clearly indicated
• the employment contract should include the code of conduct and code of ethics

Question 9

3 reasons for terminating an employment contract
[incapacity] [mutual] [duration]

Answer 9

• incapacity to work due to illness/injuries
• by mutual agreement between employer and employee
• the duration of the contract has come to and end/expired