Recruitment and Employment Terms

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Internal recruitment

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Filling a vacant post with someone already employed in the business.

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External recruitment

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Filling a vacant post with somebody not already employed in the business.

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Job analysis

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The process that identifies the content of a job in terms of the activities involved and the skills, experience, and other qualities needed to perform the work.

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Job description

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A list of the key points about a job, including job title, key duties, responsibility, and accountability.

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Person specification

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A list of the qualifications, skills, experience, and personal qualities looked for in a successful applicant.

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Shortlist

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A list of candidates who are chosen from all of the applicants to be interviewed for the job.

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Induction training

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A training program to help new recruits become familiar with their workplace, the people they work with, and the procedures they need to follow.

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On-the-job training

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Training at the place of work, where workers sit with an experienced worker and complete tasks under guidance.

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Off-the-job training

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

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Resignation

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Termination of employment by the worker, perhaps because they have found work with a different employer.