recruitment & selection Flashcards
what is recruitment
the process of employing people, often due to business expansion
what does a job description include
it shows the responsibilities and tasks of an employee after being hired
what is internal recruitment
recruiting employees from within the business
what is external recruitment
recruiting employees from outside the business
what is a person specification
a personal profile detailing the type of person required for a job
what is full-time employment
when an employee works all days in a week, except holidays
what is part-time employment
when employees work only when needed, offering more flexibility
what is job sharing
two part-time employees share the responsibilities and salary of one full-time job
what is casual employment
employees work on a call basis and must be ready at any time
what is seasonal employment
employees work during specific times of the year, such as summer
what is temporary employment
employees cover the absence of full-time workers on leave, such as maternity or paternity leave
list the stages of recruitment
identify the type and number of people required, prepare a job description and person specification, advertise using appropriate media, evaluate applicants and shortlist for interviews
what is shortlisting
selecting candidates from applications for final interviews by comparing skills and experience
what is the purpose of a person specification
to detail qualifications, experience, referees, and desirable traits for screening candidates
what is included in a job description
job titles, tasks, duties, responsibilities, and appraisal criteria
