Recruitment, selection and training of employees

Question 1

Internal recruitment

Answer 1

filling a vacant post with someone already employed in the business

Question 2

External recruitment

Answer 2

filling a vacant post with somebody not already employed in the business

Question 3

Job description

Answer 3

a list of the key points about a job, job title, key duties, responsabilities and accountability

Question 4

Person specification

Answer 4

a list of the qualifications, skills, expierence and personal qualities looked for in a successful applicant

Question 5

Shortlist

Answer 5

a list of candidates who are chosen from the applicants to be interviewed for the job

Question 6

Induction training

Answer 6

a training programme to help new recruits become familiar with their workplace, the people they work with and the procedures they need to follow

Question 7

On-the-job training

Answer 7

training at the place of work; watching or following an experienced employee

Question 8

Off-the-job training

Answer 8

training that takes place away from the workplace, for example at college, university or specialist training provider’s premises

Question 9

Resignation

Answer 9

termination of employment by the employee

Question 10

Retirement

Answer 10

termination of the employee reaching an age beyond which they don’t need to work

Question 11

Redundancy

Answer 11

termination of employment by the employer because the job is no longer needed

Question 12

Dismissal

Answer 12

termination by the employer because the employee has broken company rules or is not performing work to the required standard