Recruitment

Question 1

What is recruitment?

Answer 1

The process of finding people to work for your company

Question 2

Why do businesses need to recruit?

Answer 2

• to increase productivity
• to share workload
• to grow business

Question 3

What is internal recruitment?

Answer 3

Employing from inside the business

Question 4

What is external recruitment?

Answer 4

Employing from outside the business

Question 5

Advantages of internal recruitment?

Answer 5

• motivates employee

- employee is familiar with company

Question 6

Disadvantages of internal recruitment

Answer 6

• no fresh ideas

Question 7

Advantages of external recruitment

Answer 7

• fresh ideas

- larger pool of candidates

Question 8

Disadvantages of external recruitment

Answer 8

• demotivates other workers

Question 9

What is the difference between a job description and a person specification

Answer 9

• job description shows what job involves

- person specification shows what type of character is needed

Question 10

Where can a business advertise for a role?

Answer 10

• Internet
• email
• fliers

Question 11

What should a business consider when placing an advert?

Answer 11

• location (distance from business, skilled workers in area)

Question 12

What are the purposes of a CV?

Answer 12

• shows career history and qualifications

- personal details

Question 13

What are the purposes if a letter of application?

Answer 13

• to show you want to apply

- to show why you are the best person for the job

Question 14

What are the purposes of an application form?

Answer 14

• shows interest in job

- shows history and qualifications