Recruitment documents

What document describes the role and duties the potential employee is expected to perform?

• Job Description

• Curriculum vitae (CV)/resume

• Person Specification

• Job application form

Who produces the application form for prospective employees to complete as part of the application process?

• Employer

• HR manager

• Recruitment agency

• Prospective employees

Which document allows the prospective employee to outline their education, skills, and experience?

• Person Specification

• Job application form

• Job Description

• Curriculum vitae (CV)/resume

What is the purpose of a job description?

• To evaluate interviews

• To show tasks and responsibilities of a job

• To outline personal characteristics

• To collect information from job applicants

What is the main difference between a job description and a person specification?

• Job description is produced by the employer, person specification is produced by the employee

• Job description is written by the prospective employee, person specification is written by the employer

• Job description shows tasks and responsibilities, person specification shows qualities and characteristics

• Job description outlines education, person specification outlines skills

Why does a business produce a person specification when recruiting new employees?

• To evaluate interviews

• To list individual qualities needed for the job

• To collect information from job applicants

• To provide feedback for unsuccessful applicants

What is the purpose of a curriculum vitae (CV)/resume?

• To outline education, skills, and experience

• To outline personal characteristics

• To evaluate interviews

• To provide feedback for unsuccessful applicants

What is the first stage in the recruitment process?

• Prepare a job description and person specification

• Identify the type and number of staff needed

• Carry out interviews

• Advertise using appropriate media

What is the main reason a business may need to recruit new employees?

• The business may be expanding

• People may be leaving

• People maybe required for a temporary role

• Some positions have become vacant