RECRUITING STAFF: SELECTION AND APPOINTMENT

RECRUITING STAFF: SELECTION AND APPOINTMENT

1. JOB APPLICATIONS

   • before a business advertises a job vacancy, someone has to make a decision about how applicants should apply
     • most common ways are : application form , CV with covering letter, online application, letter

2. APPLICATION FORMS

   • many businesses have an application form either printed or supplied online
     • all expected to complete this
       • usually includes contact details, education history (secondary), employment history, skills, training received, personal interests and references
         • will write a letter alongside explaining why they would like the job and what skills they would bring
   • advantage is that it can be compared easily

3. Letters

   • may be requested alongside cv or application form
     • opportunity for the applicant to write in detail about their strengths
       • can contain reasons why they would benefit the business and why they would want the job
         • differenciates those who are and aren't prepared to work hard

4. CVs

   • curriculum vitae
     • brief story of the applicants life
       • a lot of variation in style but should fit on one side of A4
         • headings often used - Personal statement, Education, Work Experience, Interests, references

5. Short Listing

   • once closing date has passed, managers will look at application forms
     • compares CVs with person specification
       • those who do not meet the person specification will have their CV rejected and will be put on a long list
         • (usually) top 5 applications placed on a short list to come in for an interview

6. INTERVIEWING

   • in large businesses setting up interviews is the job of the human resource manager
     • interview panel usually includes manager, human resource manager and another member of staff
       • applicants will be asked pre-prepared questions
         • sometimes the job will not be filled by anyone on the shortlist but this is rare

7. Appointing the successful applicant

   • once the best candidate is offered the job there is a short time before the other candidates are told they were unsuccessful in case the successful candidate declines the job
     • once successful applicant verbally accepts job the others are notified
       • employee will be sent a formal job offer with a contract of employment
         • employee must have contract of employment within 13 weeks of employment