The Recruitment Process

What is the purpose of a job analysis in the recruitment and selection process?

• Create a shortlist

• Identify a suitable candidate

• Determine the tasks and skills required for the position

• Inform the successful candidate

What information is typically included in a job description?

• Only pay and conditions of work

• Only duties and location

• Tasks, responsibilities, pay, location, and conditions of work

• Only hours and pay

What does a person specification document outline?

• Duties and pay

• Location and hours

• Skills and qualifications needed for the job

• Only essential skills

How can a job be advertised internally?

• National press

• Recruitment agencies

• Company intranet

• Online advertisement

What is the purpose of sending out application forms in the recruitment process?

• To create a shortlist

• To easily compare potential candidates

• To hold interviews

• To inform successful candidates

What is the key difference between internal and external recruitment?

• Method of advertising

• Location of advertising

• Source of candidates

• Type of application forms used

What is a curriculum vitae (CV) in the context of recruitment?

• A document outlining job duties

• A summary of the person's education, qualifications, and previous employment history

• A list of essential skills

• An internal job posting

At which stage does the recruitment process transition to the selection process?

• Identify the vacancy

• Send out application forms or request CVs

• Create a shortlist

• Hold interviews/testing

What is the primary purpose of creating a shortlist in the selection process?

• Identify the vacancy

• Inform successful candidates

• Evaluate candidates further through interviews/testing

• Advertise the job

When might vacancies become available in a business?

• Only when someone leaves

• Only when the business grows

• When someone leaves or when the business grows or changes

• Only when someone moves job leaving their own role unfilled