Recruitment

Question 0

Describe the “job analysis” stage of the recruitment process.

Answer 0

This outlines the main tasks involved in the job. It is used to find out the main skills and experience needed to do the job.

Question 1

What are the five stages in the recruitment process in order?

Answer 1

Job analysis, job description, person specification, internal or external recruitment, advertising.

Question 2

Describe the “job description” stage of the recruitment process.

Answer 2

This is a summary of the full details about the job, including the job title and where it’s based.

Question 3

Describe the “person specification” stage of the recruitment process.

Answer 3

This is a list of the skills, qualifications and experience needed to do the job. This identifies the type of person needed.

Question 4

Describe the “internal or external recruitment” stage of the recruitment process.

Answer 4

This is when it is decided whether to recruit internally- by promoting or moving someone already employed to the organisation or externally- by advertising the position outside the business.

Question 5

Describe the “advertising” stage of the recruitment process.

Answer 5

This is when the job is advertised and those interested are asked to apply.