*recruitment process

Question 1

what is the recruitment process

Answer 1

1) identify the vacancy
2) carry out job analysis
3) prepare a job description
4) prepare a person specification
5) advertise the vacancy (internally or externally)

Question 2

identify the vacancy

Answer 2

when a position becomes available in the organisation

could be caused by a member of staff leaving for another organisation, earning a promotion, retirement, maternity leave, illness etc

Question 3

carry out job analysis

Answer 3

a detailed study of what the job actually involves (tasks, responsibilities, workload etc)

Question 4

prepare a job description

Answer 4

a written document containing the main details of the job (tasks, responsibilities, job title, department etc)

Question 5

prepare a person specification

Answer 5

a written document outlining the ideal person required for the job (skills, qualities, experience, qualifications)

Question 6

advertise the vacancy

Answer 6

posting information about the vacancy to allow internal and external candidates to apply