Understanding Recruitment and Selection

What is the primary purpose of a job description in the recruitment process?

• To outline the personal qualities required for the role

• To detail the duties, responsibilities, and scope of a specific job

• To advertise the salary and benefits

• To provide a list of interview questions

Which of the following is typically included in a person specification?

• The company’s annual turnover

• Required qualifications, skills, and experience

• The location of the office

• The company’s mission statement

What is the first step in the selection process?

• Conducting interviews

• Shortlisting candidates

• Reviewing applications

• Writing a job description

Which of the following is NOT a common interview technique?

• Competency-based questions

• Psychometric testing

• Asking about hobbies only

• Panel interviews

Discrimination in recruitment can occur if an employer:

• Selects candidates based on their skills and experience

• Rejects a candidate due to their age, gender, or ethnicity

• Uses structured interviews

• Provides equal opportunities to all applicants

Which law in Great Britain protects candidates from discrimination during recruitment?

• The Companies Act 2006

• The Equality Act 2010

• The Data Protection Act 2018

• The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

An internal candidate is:

• Someone applying from outside the organisation

• A current employee applying for a new role within the same organisation

• A recruitment agency representative

• A temporary worker from another company

Why is it important to have a clear person specification?

• To ensure only external candidates apply

• To help match the right person to the job requirements

• To reduce the salary offered

• To avoid writing a job description

Which of the following is a legal requirement in the selection process?

• Providing feedback to all applicants

• Ensuring the process is free from discrimination

• Hiring only internal candidates

• Using only written applications

What is the main advantage of recruiting an internal candidate?

• They require no training

• They are already familiar with the organisation’s culture and processes

• They always accept lower salaries

• They do not need to be interviewed