*selection

Question 1

what is selection

Answer 1

choosing a suitable person from those who have applied for the post

Question 2

application forms

Answer 2

a structured set of questions completed by the applicant including personal details, experience and references

Question 3

CVs

Answer 3

a formal document written by the candidate proving details of work experience, skills/abilities and references

Question 4

testing

Answer 4

this is when candidates complete a series of exercises, tasks or activities in order to generate a score/result

Question 5

interviews

Answer 5

a formal meeting between an applicant and member of staff to ask a series of questions relating to the job

Question 6

references

Answer 6

the name and contact details of an individual who may be contacted by your future employers to confirm information/details about your application

Question 7

receiving a job offer

Answer 7

once the selection process has been completed the organisation will make an offer of employment to their preferred candidate.

Further specifics of the job may be outlined at this stage such as a job start date and starting salary/rate of pay as part of issuing the job contract