People Flashcards
recruitment definition
involves identifying that a vacancy exists, deciding whether to recruit internally or externally and creating/distributing job advertisements.
selection definition
screening of the candidates who have applied, so that the most suitable person for the job can be chosen
job description definition
a document that describes the duties that a worker is required to carry out
person specification definition
a document that lists the qualifications, skills and experience that a worker needs to be able to carry out a particular job
internal recruitment definition
when a vacancy is filled with an employee who already works in the organisation
external recruitment definition
when the organisation fills a vacancy with someone from outside of the organisation
methods of selection definition
the ways in which a business can narrow down the applicants for a job. They help the business to find out more about an applicant’s skills, experience and qualifications
curriculum vitae ~ cv
latin for ‘course of life’, summarises a candidates skills work experience and education/qualifications
application form definition
provide information in answer to questions on a form
cover letter definition
a letter written by the applicant explaining why they believe they are suitable for the job
interview definition
applicant meets people from the business for a face to face discussion, identical questions so their answers can be compared
references defintion
statements from a previous or current employer or responsible person about the suitability of the applicant for the job
training definition
short term process of increasing the knowledge and skills of the workforce to enable them to perform their jobs effectively
induction training definition
introducing new employees to a business and its procedures , not aim to teach the staff how to do their job
on-the-job training
training whilst remaining in the workplace, shown what to do by a more experienced employee, demonstration or shadowing
