Testing and recruitment Flashcards
What is the first step in the recruitment process?
Identify a job vacancy
What does a job analysis involve?
Finding out what tasks and duties are involved in a job
What are the components included in a job description?
- Job title
- Purpose of the job
- Duties to be undertaken
- Who you are accountable to and/or responsible for
- Working conditions
- Entitlements (e.g., holidays, pay, bonuses)
What is a person specification?
A document that outlines the qualifications, experience, skills, and personal qualities required for a job
What are the advantages of internal recruitment?
- Cost effective
- Motivates employees
- Candidate already knows organisation
- You know candidate
- Quicker process
What are the disadvantages of internal recruitment?
- Eliminates fresh new ideas
- Limits the pool of candidates
- Creates further vacancy
- Resentment among staff
- Creates excess workload
- May lack necessary skills/experience
What methods are commonly used for external recruitment?
- Newspapers
- Job Centre
- Internet Websites
- Radio
- Recruitment Agencies
What are the advantages of external recruitment?
- Reaches a wide variety of candidates
- Brings new skills to organisation
- Avoids creating further vacancies
- Avoids resentment within current employees
What are the disadvantages of external recruitment?
- More expensive
- Time consuming
- New staff need training
- Existing staff may be de-motivated
What is the purpose of the selection process?
To compare applicants against the job description and person specification and create a shortlist
What types of interviews can be conducted during the selection process?
- One to one
- Successive
- Panel
What is the purpose of obtaining references?
To confirm the candidate’s identity and back up the information provided
What do IQ tests measure in candidates?
Mental skills including numeracy, literacy, and problem solving skills
What are psychometric tests used for?
To assess a candidate’s personality through a series of statements
What does a medical/fitness test measure?
A candidate’s physical suitability for a job
