Recruitment and selection

Question 1

Why do business need to recruit workers?

Answer 1

The business is growing
Workers might have maternity leave
Workers might have injuries or may need time off

Question 2

Benefits of Internal recruitment

Answer 2

lower recruitment costs
Employees know the business
Greater promotion prospects

Question 3

Benefits of external recruitment

Answer 3

Wide poll of workers
Fresh ideas
No need to fill vacancy created through internal recruitment

Question 4

What are the seven steps of recruitment?

Answer 4

Identify vacancy
Job description
Person specification
Advertise the position
Shortlist
Interview applicants
Select best applicants and offer job

Question 5

What is a CV?

Answer 5

Shows qualifications-personal details and work experience

Question 6

What is a application form?

Answer 6

Provides specific information
Easy to compare candidates

Question 7

What is a interview?

Answer 7

Can see how they present themselves and how they communicate
Can be done in groups

Question 8

What are tests?

Answer 8

Identifies strengths and weaknesses specifically

Question 9

What are group activities?

Answer 9

Employers can see how great their social and practical skills are
Can show teamwork and communication

Question 10

What are references?

Answer 10

Honest most the time but if they want them to leave they could write them a good one