Chapter 18 Flashcards
Recruitment
The process of selecting a supply of possible candidates for positions with an organisation
Selection
Choosing from a number of candidates the one most suitable for the specified position
Overall process of recruitment and selection
Agree vacancy to be filled - understand job
Job analysis - sort out the knowledge, skills and aptitude’s needed to do the job
Attracting a field of candidates, decide where suitable applicants can be found and persuade them to apply
Sorting candidates - find out if candidates have the required knowledge, skills and aptitudes
Selection interviews and tests - make an actual choice
Induction - ensure new recruit starts with enthusiasm and settles down quickly
Reasons for ineffective recruitment
- Inadequate job analysis
- Unattractive terms
- Failure in media chosen to attract candidates
- Ineffective selection may result from:
- Inadequate job analysis
- Bad interviewing
- Ignorance of the job
- Lack of a validation system
Recruitment plan
Identity the nature of the job and obtain authority to recruit
Job analysis - detailed study of the job
Job description - purpose and duties of the job
Person spec - characteristics & qualities looked for in applicants
Source candidates
Person specification Rodgers 7 point plan
Physical make-up Attainments General intelligence Special aptitudes Interests Disposition Circumstances
Fraser five point plan
Impact on others Qualifications Brains and abilities Motivation Adjustment
Job advertisement will include
Organisational information
Job description
Person specification
Administrative information
Application form usually includes
Personal details
Education
Employment
Personal interests
Problems with references
Dependent on the referees attitude
Referees are not critical
Ambiguity or omissions
