Human Resources

What is a person specification?

Answer explanation

A person specification is a list of requirements that a business is seeking from a potential employee.

This list could include personal attributes, experience, knowledge and skills.

What is a job description?

Answer explanation

A job description is a list of responsibilities that the job role includes.

What is the most popular method HR will use to attract staff to the business?

• Advertise job on the website

• Use agency organisations to find staff for you

• Word of mouth

• Advertise the job on popular search engines

What is the name of the process whereby HR look through all the applications to be able to invite suitable candidates for interview?

• Sorting

• Administration Task

• Shortlisting

Interviews, group tasks, personality assessments are all methods of ....

• Recruitment

• Selection

• HR

What is a contract of employment?

Answer explanation

A contract of employment is a legal document and binding agreement between the employer and employee. It outline the terms and conditions of the employment including working hours, rights and pay.

A reference is a credible contact that can provide account of your character and work ethic. It could be a past employer or teacher.

• True

• False