Recruitment And Selection Of Employees

Question 1

I can define recruitment

Answer 1

Recruitment is the process of finding and hiring suitable candidates for job vacancies within a business.

Question 2

I can explain the reasons why businesses need to recruit staff

Answer 2

Business Expansion - More staff needed for growth.

Replacing Staff - Filling vacancies due to resignations, retirements, or dismissals.

Skills Gap - Bringing in new skills and expertise.

Question 3

I can give examples of how businesses recruit new staff

Answer 3

Job Advertisements - Posting job openings on job boards, company websites, and social media.

Recruitment Agencies - Using external agencies to find candidates.

Employee Referrals - Current employees recommending candidates.

Question 4

I understand the difference between internal and external recruitment

Answer 4

Internal Recruitment
Definition - Filling a vacancy from within the organization.

External Recruitment
Definition - Filling a vacancy with candidates from outside the organization.

Question 5

I understand the benefits and drawbacks of internal and external recruitment

Answer 5

Internal
Benefits - Motivates employees through promotion opportunities. Reduces onboarding time. Less expensive.
Drawbacks - Limited pool of candidates. Potential internal conflict.

External
Benefits - Brings in new ideas and skills. Wider pool of candidates.
Drawbacks - Higher costs. Longer onboarding process.

Question 6

I can outline the main stages in the recruitment and selection process

Answer 6

Job Analysis - Identifying the duties and requirements of the job.
Job Description - Document detailing the role, responsibilities, and conditions.
Person Specification - Outlines the skills, qualifications, and attributes required.
Job Advert - Publicizing the vacancy.
Applications - Receiving and reviewing CVs and application forms.
Selection - Shortlisting and interviewing candidates.
Job Offer - Offering the job to the selected candidate.

Question 7

I can explain documents used in the recruitment process - ‘job analysis’, ‘job description’ and ‘person specification’

Answer 7

Job Analysis - Detailed examination of job duties.

Job Description - Clear outline of the job’s responsibilities.

Person Specification - Criteria for the ideal candidate.

Job Advert - Announcement of the vacancy.

CV (Curriculum Vitae) - Candidate’s resume.

Application Form - Standardized form for candidates to provide information.

Question 8

I can explain documents used in the recruitment process - ‘job advert’, ‘CV’s’ and ‘application form’

Answer 8

Job Advert - Announcement of the vacancy.

CV (Curriculum Vitae) - Candidate’s resume.

Application Form - Standardized form for candidates to provide information.

Question 9

I can define selection and explain the selection process

Answer 9

Definition - The process of choosing the most suitable candidate.

Process - Shortlisting based on applications. Conducting interviews. Testing and assessments. Making a job offer.

Question 10

I can analyse the benefits of having an effective recruitment and selection process for a business

Answer 10

Improved Employee Quality - Attracts skilled and suitable candidates.

Higher Retention Rates - Better fit leads to longer employee tenure.

Enhanced Productivity - Suitable employees contribute to better performance.

Question 11

I understand the difference between part time and full time contracts, job share and zero hour contracts

Answer 11

Full-time - Standard working hours (typically 35-40 hours/week).

Part-time - Fewer hours than full-time (flexible).

Job Share - Two or more people share the responsibilities of one full-time position.

Zero-hour - No guaranteed hours; work as needed.

Question 12

I understand the benefits of full and part time employment

Answer 12

Full-time - Stability, full benefits.

Part-time - Flexibility, work-life balance.