Recruitment Quiz

Put the following list of recruitment tasks in the order you think they normally occur.

• Check or write the job description.

• Prepare a person specification.

• Make a job offer.

• Advertise the job.

• Shortlist applicants from the first interviews.

In the above example an employee resigns. Can you think of other reasons to look for new staff?

Job descriptions and person specifications are two important HR tools. What type of information do they include? Sort the items below into the chart.

Label the sections of the job description extract below with section headings from the box.

• Key duties/responsibilities

• Essential experience

• Job title

• Reports to

• Main purpose of job

True or false? Correct the false statements.

Choose the correct verbs to complete the sentences.

Complete the gaps with verbs from the list to describe some of the competencies of a manager.

Use some of the verbs covered in this unit so far to write a short job description of your own job.

Match these words and phrases from the person specification with their definitions.

Now write a person specification for your own job and evaluate it with your colleagues.