2.13 Recruitmrent

7/30/2019 2.13 Recruitmrent

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Recruitment


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The recruitment process

The recruitment process is thesteps involved when recruiting a

new member of staff.


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Why have a process?

So all staff do the same thing.

So that the best candidate is appointed.

So that the process is efficient (recruitment isexpensive) and gets the best result.

So that recruitment is legal and ethical.


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The law and ethics

The law states there must be no discrimination

everyone must have the same opportunity

regardless of race or sex or disability. Ethical recruitment means there is no favouritism

eg all candidates are treated the same and

asked the same questions.


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Steps in the process

Advertise the vacancy

Identify the vacancy

Draw up a person specification

Draw up a job description

Shortlist the candidates

Interview the applicants

Select and appoint the best candidate


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First steps Agree the vacancy not all vacancies are

filled and sometimes a job may be changed

before it is advertised again.

Draw up the job description listing the jobtitle, salary, main duties and responsibilities

of the job holder.

Draw up the person specification listing the

essential and desirable skills, qualificationsand attributes of the person.


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Next steps Advertise the vacancy decide where to

advertise it. State the job content and the skills,

qualifications and attributes required. Say how

to apply for the job. Shortlist applications select the best

applications for interview (usually 5 or 6

maximum).


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Finally . . .

Interview the applicants (may include tests

and questions) and score their

performance

Select the best candidate (the top

scorer/one who will fit in best with other

staff)

Offer the job

If offer accepted, notify

unsuccessful candidates.


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Differences in processes

In a large organisation, recruitment is

undertaken by the Human Resources

department. Managers are involved in fillingvacancies in their own area.

In a small firm, recruitment is overseen by a

manager or supervisor to ensure the candidate

will fit in.


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Analysing and evaluating

recruitment processesA good process will result in:

Appropriate job descriptions and personspecifications

A clear, appropriate advertisement

A straightforward process for candidates

In-depth interviews by experienced interviewers

Fair treatment for all candidates The best person being offered the job

Unsuccessful candidates treated courteously

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