THE RECRUITMENT

PROCESS

Recruitment of new staff is the responsibility

of the Human Resources Department.

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 Learning Objectives
 All students will understand the
recruitment process
 Most students will understand what is
entailed in a job description
 Some students will understand how to
write a person specification

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 Vacancy Occurs
Vacancy may arise as a result of:
• Retirement;

• Promotion;

• Resignation;

• Business expansion.

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 Job Analysis

• A study of what the job entails;

• A description of the tasks, skills qualities
and training required to do the job.

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 Job Description
The Job Description
is a written
description of what
the job consists of:
• The job title;
• The position within the
organisation;
• A list of duties.

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 Person Specification
The Person
Specification lists
the:
• Qualifications;
• Experience;
• Skills;
• And the Personal
Qualities of the ideal
candidate.

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 Job is Advertised
May be advertised:

Internally – notice boards,

circulars, company
magazines;

Externally – local or
national papers,
recruitment agencies,
careers service.

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 Candidates Apply
Applicants may
be asked to
apply by
submitting:
• A letter of application;
• An application form;
• A Curriculum Vitae.

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 Shortlisting
Human Resources
Manager will:
• Compares the documents
submitted;
• Selects those who
closely match the
‘person specification’;
• Invites short listed
candidates to attend
interview.

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 Interviews are Held
The interviewers look for:
• Good answers to all
questions;
• Attitude and dress;
• Body language.

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 Vacancy is Filled
Following the interviews:
 Most suitable candidate Is
selected;
• References are followed up
and if satisfactory;
• Job offer is made;
• Contract is drawn up.

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