Recruitment

Question 1

Define the term recruitment

Answer 1

The process or recruiting an individual for a role either from inside the organisation i.e. internal recruitment or outside the organisation i.e. external recruitment

Question 2

What are the 3 different types of employee?

Answer 2

Full time employee i.e. works a standard 37.5hr week e.g.Policeman;

Part time employee, works less than a standard 37.5 hour week e.g. Doctors receptionist

Temporary employee works for a few weeks on a flexible basis e.g. Apple pickers

Question 3

How do you appoint the right people for the job available

Answer 3

1. First you decide on what the job specification is
2. Then you decide what competencies an employee needs
3. Then you advertise for the role
4. Then you interview the candidates and select one

Question 4

What is training

Answer 4

The process by which new employees are given the information they need to start their new job

Question 5

What is the difference between internal and external recruitment

Answer 5

Internal recruitment
The owner or manager announces the job availability
Employees are invited to apply
Adverts are placed on notice boards and the intranet

External recruitment
Jobs are Advertised on job sites on the internet, with recruitment agencies, with job centres, in the newspapers

Question 6

What is the selection process for a candidate

Answer 6

Review CV
Conduct Competency based interview
Conduct Psychometric tests
Conduct Assessment centre