Recruitment Process Lesson 4 PDF
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This document covers different aspects of the recruitment process, including recruitment methods, key documents such as job descriptions and person specifications, and learning outcomes. The document also includes a review of learning questions emphasizing learning advantages and comparing CVs and application forms.
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Unit 8: RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION Recruitment Process Lesson 3 Starter Activity Recruitment methods: Own website Online job boards Recruitment agency Head-hunters Professional journals Newspapers Job Centre Social media (ie Linkedin) TV or radio advertising Job fairs Any others??? Accor...
Unit 8: RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION Recruitment Process Lesson 3 Starter Activity Recruitment methods: Own website Online job boards Recruitment agency Head-hunters Professional journals Newspapers Job Centre Social media (ie Linkedin) TV or radio advertising Job fairs Any others??? According to CIPD/Hays Resourcing and Talent Planning Survey 2017 The most effective methods for recruiting in 2017 were: own corporate websites (74%) professional networking sites (60%) commercial job boards (58%) recruitment consultants (52%). How may this have changed in 2024? Can you research the most effective methods for recruiting today? Remember to reference the source of any information used in your work. Learning Outcomes Examine how effective recruitment and selection contribute to business success. Explain the recruitment process Identify different documents used in the recruitment process A2 Recruitment and selection process Recruitment process – the purpose of the documents for internal and external recruitment: job advertisement – placing of the advertisement, internal/external, journal/website job analysis job description – the content of the tasks and responsibilities of the job person specification and skills the position requires – are they essential or desirable? CV versus application forms letter of application online recruitment and how the application process can be more cost-effective when using technology. NEXT LESSON Selection, including assessment centres and psychometric testing, group/team activity interviews (by telephone, face-to-face, group and panel), presentations in interviews, short tests at interviews: interview protocol, type of selection and how it contributes to the process – advantages and disadvantages initial selection processes with telephone screening interviews or short, online tests, appreciation that different processes are appropriate for different roles in a business use of technology in the process, online applications, uploaded CVs or use of post; communication with prospective employees: are the channels easy to access, can the process be monitored? quality of the process and the documents - linking the process to efficiency and business success. Stages before recruitment Identify genuine vacancy Obtain authority to recruit Carry out job analysis Write or revise Job Description and Person Specification Write the advert and decide how going to advertise Purpose of different documents 1. Job Advertisement 2. Job Analysis 3. Job Description 4. Person Spec including essential and desirable skills 5. Letter of application You will be allocated to work with another member of the group to show an example and explain the purpose of these documents along with how they contribute to business success. Job Description & Person Specification Key documents used in recruitment to inform candidates about the role. Job Description Usually includes: Job title Location Responsible to Any reportees Main purpose of the job Responsibilities Any other duties Person Specification Usually includes knowledge, experience and skills. Can include competencies if working within a competency framework Can also detail special demands or requirements of the role. CV v Application Form What are the differences between the two? What are the benefits of each? What types of organisations are more likely to require a CV? What types of organisations are more likely to require an application form? Activity Find a job that you would be interested in applying for. Using the job description attached to the advert, construct a person specification. Review of learning. 1. Name 3 recruitment methods/documents 2. What are the advantages of those recruitment methods? 3. What is the difference between a CV and an Application Form?
