Recruitment

Question 1

What is the recruitment process

Answer 1

For large businesses there is a formal recruitment process that needs to be followed

Job analysis - the process which identifies all the duties and requirements of the job

Job description - every job should have some form of job description. This explains the task involved in the job and the responsibility attached.

Person specification - this describes the skills, knowledge and experience needed by an individual.

Job advert - advertising the job

Shortlisting - identifying candidates that meet the requirements for the job

Interview - asking the candidates questions about them and the job in front on a panel or interviewer

Question 2

Internal recruitment

Answer 2

The method involves finding someone already employed by an organisation to fill a vacancy.

Advantages

Cost is reduced
Applicants know the business and its methods
May motivate employees

Disadvantages

Less likelihood of new ideas and methods
Could demotivate some employees if not chosen

Question 3

External recruitment

Answer 3

External recruitment means opening up a vacancy to a wider pool of candidates.

Advantages

Can find candidates with specific skills for the job
More ideas and innovation

Disadvantages

Can take time
Costly
Demotivate current employees

Question 4

Interview

Answer 4

Interviews are best carried out by a panel consisting of a specialist personnel manager.

The objective of an interview is for the candidate to be able to explain their suitability for the job

Question 5

Telephone interview

Answer 5

Telephone interview are interview held over the phone rather than face-to-face

Advantages

Time and cost effective
Test verbal communication skills of candidate

Question 6

Work trials

Answer 6

A work trail is a way of trying out a potential employees before offering them a job. Work trails can last up to 30 days

A successful work trail is expected to lead to employment

Question 7

Personality tests - psychometric testing

Answer 7

A psychometric test is a way of assessing a person’s personality in a measured and structured way. This type of test is used by employers to help them identify candidates with suitable personality traits for the job

Question 8

Aptitude and ability tests

Answer 8

These involve completing a sample of the work that the candidate is expected to do.