unit 5 Recruitment

Question 1

deffinition of recrutment

Answer 1

Recruitment is the process of finding and hiring the best-qualified candidate
(from within or outside of an organisation) for a job opening, in a timely and
cost effective manner.

Question 2

why get a job

Answer 2

A vacancy arises
 Carry out a job analysis
 Draw up a job description and person specification

Question 3

Benefits of Internal Recruitment

Answer 3

• Employee’s abilities are known already
• Motivational
• Quicker
• Shorter induction

Question 4

Drawbacks of Internal Recruitment

Answer 4

• Limited range of applicants
• No new ideas or skills brought into the business
• Staff resentment due to jealousy/rivalry

Question 5

External Methods of Recruitment

Answer 5

 Media
 Internet
 Job Centres

Question 6

Benefits of External Recruitment

Answer 6

• Large choice of applicants
• ‘new blood’ (new ideas, more willing to make
  changes)
• Overcomes jealousies

Question 7

Drawbacks of External Recruitment

Answer 7

Drawbacks of External Recruitment
* Settling in time required – potentially a longer induction period
* Demotivating for existing staff
* More expensive than internal recruitment