Selection

Question 1

Selection procedure

Answer 1

• Receive documentation and sorting it according to the criteria of the job

-Evaluate CV’s and create a shortlist

-Check information in the CV’s and contact references

-Conduct preliminary interviews to identify applicants who arent suitable for the job, even though they meet the requirements

-Test candidates who have applied for senior positions to ensure that the best candidate is chosen

-Conduct interviews with shorlisted candidates

-A written employment offer is made to the selected candidates

Question 2

Screening as part of the selection procedure

Answer 2

• Check application documents of candidates against the requirements of the job

-Candidates who meet the minimum requirements are separated from others

-Conduct background and reference checks of applicants who qualify for the job

-Prepare a shortlist of suitable candidates after screening

Question 3

Purpose of interview

Answer 3

-Gathers information about the strengths and weaknesses of each candidate

-Determines a candidate’s suitability for the job

-Evaluates the qualities of the applicant

-Matches the information provided by the applicant to the job requirements

Question 4

Role of interviewer before the interview

Answer 4

-Allocate the same amount of time to interview each candidate

-Inform all shortlisted candidates about the date and place of the interview

-The interviewer should develop a core set of questions based on the skill and knowledge required

-Book and prepare the venue for the interview

Question 5

The role of the interviewer during the interview

Answer 5

-Allocate the same amount time to each candidate

-Make the interviewee feel at ease

-Dont misinform the interviewee

-Record responses of the interview for future reference

Question 6

The role of the interviewee during the interview

Answer 6

-Ask clarity-seeking questions

-Make eye contact and have good posture

-Listen carefully to the questions before responding

-Show confidence and be assertive

Question 7

Meaning of employment contract

Answer 7

-It establishes both the rights and responsibilities of the employer and employee

-Specifies the duties that would be carried out by the employee in exchange for remuneration from the employer

Question 8

Aspects of an employment contract

Answer 8

-Job title
-Job description
-Job specifications
-Work hours

Question 9

Legal requirements of an employment contract

Answer 9

-The remuneration package including benefits must be clearly indicated

-The employment contract should include the code of conduct and the code of ethics

-The employer and employee must agree to any changes to the contact

-THe employer and new employee must both sign the contact

Question 10

Reasons for termination of employment contract

Answer 10

-Retirement :
An employee may have reached the pre-determined age for retirement

-Health incapacity
An employee could become incapacitated due to illness

-Mutual agreement
The employer and employee may reach a mutual agreement