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Recruitment and Selection Slides
Recruitment and Selection Slides
The recruitment process is the steps involved when recruiting a new member of staff.
The selection process is where an organisation selects the most suitable candidate for the job.
So all staff do the same thing. So that the best candidate is appointed. So that the process is efficient (recruitment is expensive) and gets the best result. So that recruitment is legal and ethical.
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 job title, salary, main duties and responsibilities of the job holder. Draw up the person specification listing the essential and desirable skills, qualifications and attributes of the person.
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).
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)
Differences in processes
In a large organisation, recruitment is undertaken by the Human Resources department. Managers are involved in filling vacancies in their own area. In a small firm, recruitment is overseen by a manager or supervisor to ensure the candidate will fit in.
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.