Recruitment

Question 1

Full-time

Answer 1

Working 5 days a week for an expected amount of time.

Question 2

Part-time

Answer 2

Working fewer hours than full-time employees.

Question 3

Job share

Answer 3

Two part-time workers taking the role of a full-time job.

Question 4

Casual employees

Answer 4

Working with no guarantees of work.

Question 5

Seasonal employment

Answer 5

Working during certain times of the year.

Question 6

Temporary employment

Answer 6

Working to cover another employee for a short period of time.

Question 7

Steps to recruitment

Answer 7

1) Identify type & number of staff needed.
2) Prepare a job description and person specification.
3) Advertise using appropriate media.
4) Evaluate applicants and shortlist interviewees.
5) Carry out interviews and appoint the best candidates.

Question 8

Job description

Answer 8

Document that shows tasks, duties and responsibilities expected of a worker to do a particular job.

Question 9

Person specification

Answer 9

Personal profile of the the type of person required to do a job.

Question 10

Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Answer 10

Document used by a job seeker that lists personal details, qualifications, work experience & other details.

Question 11

Internal recruitment

Answer 11

Appointing workers from inside the business.

Question 12

External recruitment

Answer 12

Appointing workers from outside the business.