Recruitment Flashcards
What is recruitment
attracting the right people to a job
Describe the recruitment process stages
identify a vacancy
conduct a job analysis
prepare a job description
prepare a person specification
advertise the port internally/externally
send out application forms
What is internal recruitment
seeking applicants from inside the organisation
perhaps current employees that want a promotion, transfer, change of job
adverts can be emailed
Advantages of internal recruitment
boost morale
post is filled quickly
applicant is already known
reduces cost of recruitment and selection
reduces the need of induction training
employee already knows the culture of the organisation
Disadvantages of internal recruitment
limited amount of applicants
no suitable applicants
creates another vacancy
can create resentment between staff
external candidates might be better
What is external recruitment
seeking applicants from inside and outside the organisation
Advantages of external recruitment
wider variety of applicants to choose from
new employees are introduced to the business
new employees have experience of how other businesses work
benefit from training given by another business
Disadvantages of external recruitment
recruitment and selection process will take longer
internal candidate will feel undervalued
induction training will have to be given
candidates are unknown so the wrong person may be chosen
can upset team if a new member is added causing resentment
Describe deciding that a vacancy exists
worker is leaving
extra worker is needed
Describe a job analysis
this information can be gathered from past employees, other employees and supervisors
Describe the contents of a job description
job title, department, main duties and responsibilities, authority
Describe the purpose of a job description
to inform candidate what they will be expected to do
assist interviewer deciding upon the successful candidate
to prepare a job advert
Describe a person specification
a document that sets out in detail the type of person suitable for a job
lists essential and desirable characteristics
Describe the purpose of a person specification
to help identify the ideal person for a job
to help prepare an interview checklist
the help you prepare a job advert
to match against the application form to find out whether the candidate has the desired qualification
