Recruitment and Job Application Process

What is one method companies use to find employees during the recruitment process?

Which document is essential for Harry when applying for the building engineer position?

What is NOT typically part of the selection procedures described by Dagmar Schmidt?

What action follows a positive reference check during the selection process?

What is one reason companies conduct background checks during the selection process?

Recruitment

The process of finding or hiring someone
Companies use various methods: direct recruitment, agencies, headhunters
Employees in important roles may leave their organizations

Applying for a Job

Fred, a van driver, applied for a position advertised in a local newspaper
Harry, a building engineer, used a national newspaper job posting and submitted a CV and cover letter

Selection Procedures

Advertising: National newspapers are used for advertisement
Background Checks: Applicant's previous jobs and qualifications are reviewed
No Handwritten Applications: Most applications are submitted electronically
Interviews: Group discussions and individual interviews are used to assess promising candidates
Psychological Assessments: Candidates undergo intelligence and personality tests
References: Contacting previous employers and teachers to verify information
Follow-up Interviews: Additional interviews may be conducted for candidates with positive references
Job Offer: The company offers the position to a selected candidate
Final Appointment: Hiring is only confirmed if the candidate is deemed suitable for the role

This quiz covers the essential aspects of recruitment, job applications, and selection procedures. It includes methods used by companies for hiring, the transition from applications to interviews, and the importance of background checks and assessments in the selection of candidates. Test your knowledge on these processes and improve your understanding of how hiring works.