Recruitment and Selection

Question 1

what is recruitment

Answer 1

procedure to attract the greatest number of suitable candidates

Question 2

what is internal recruitment

Answer 2

filling a vacancy with an existing employee

Question 3

what is internal promotion

Answer 3

result in a vacancy which will be advertised on a board inside the business. someone may be asked to apply

Question 4

what are the advantages of internal recruitment

Answer 4

• lower cost as no ads to pay for
• quicker process
• no training needed
• promotion is motivating

Question 5

what are the disadvantages of internal recruitment

Answer 5

• jealousy from other employees
• may need training
• no new ideas or experience brought into org
• takes time and money to fill vacancy

Question 6

what is external recruitment

Answer 6

filling a vacancy with new candidates

Question 7

what does advertising on an outside media include

Answer 7

• newspaper
• recruitment agency find candidates based on their books
• internet
• gov funded job centre

Question 8

how can people be contacted directly

Answer 8

• headhunting

- college/university milking

Question 9

what are the advantages of external recruitment

Answer 9

• wider pool of candidates
• range of experience
• avoids jealous colleagues
• new ideas brought into org

Question 10

what are the disadvantages of external recruitment

Answer 10

• cost of ads
• lengthy procedure
• candidates need training
• demotivating other staff

Question 11

what does the selection process involve

Answer 11

assessing candidates against criteria set

Question 12

what is an interview

Answer 12

face to face meetings

Question 13

what are advantages of interviews

Answer 13

• get to know them
• allows them to sell themselves
• candidates can ask questions
• helps compare how they are in pressured situations

Question 14

what are the disadvantages of interviews

Answer 14

• can prepare for interview

- stressful so could not perform to best ability

Question 15

what are ways to select the best candidate

Answer 15

interview

testing

Question 16

what tests can you hold for the selection of candidates

Answer 16

• attainment test
• IQ test
• medical test
• fitness test

Question 17

what does an attainment test consist of

Answer 17

candidates current skills agains set standard

Question 18

what does an IQ test consist of

Answer 18

used to asses candidates mental ability including numeracy etc

Question 19

what does a medical test consist of

Answer 19

asses physical health of a candidate to ensure they are healthy before signing their contract

Question 20

what does a fitness test consist of

Answer 20

checks fitness level of candidate and must pass before employment

e.g. army, firefighters

Question 21

what are the benefits of testing

Answer 21

• allows objective comparison
• more in depth finding of skills
• allows candidates to demonstrate skill

Question 22

what are the costs of testing

Answer 22

• takes time to set up and carry out causing costs

- selection process delayed as results need analysed

Question 23

what does the successful candidate process consist of

Answer 23

• keep assessing them
• ask if they are comfortable doing the job
• have they fitted in
• ensure work is being done right