Main Stages When Recruiting And Selecting

Question 1

Job analysis

Answer 1

The collection and interpretation of information about a job

Question 2

Job description

Answer 2

States information about the duties and tasks that make up a particular job - job title, hours and place of work, person whom employ reports to and who the employee is responsible for.

Question 3

Person specification

Answer 3

Sets out the qualifications and skills required by an employee to fill a particular job - lists educational qualifications, professional skills, and experience

Question 4

Selection

Answer 4

Process of choosing one or more people from those who have applied for the job.

Question 5

Process of selection

Answer 5

1. After closing date for applications, CV and forms are compared to the person specification for job
2. Some people are invited to the next stage
3. Candidates are either interviewed or give psychometric or skill tests.
4. The applicants who perform best are selected
5. All candidates are told the outcome of the interview process.