Recruitment and selection

Overview

Skill gaps, job descriptions and person specifications, internal and external recruitment, CVs, application forms and letters, and interviews, tests, group activities and references in selection.

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1. 1

   What is recruitment?

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   Recruitment is the process of finding and attracting suitable people to apply for a job.

2. 2

   Why do businesses recruit new staff?

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   Businesses recruit to replace staff who leave, to support growth and to fill skill gaps.

3. 3

   What is a skill gap?

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   A skill gap exists when a business's current staff lack skills it needs, such as digital skills.

4. 4

   What is a job description?

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   A job description sets out the title, duties and responsibilities of a job.

5. 5

   What is a person specification?

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   A person specification lists the qualifications, skills, experience and qualities the ideal applicant should have.

6. 6

   Why does a business write a job description and person specification before advertising a job?

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   The two documents make clear what the job involves and who is suitable. Applicants can then judge whether to apply, and managers can compare candidates fairly.

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