Recruitment, Selection And Training Of Employees: Recruitment And Selecting Employees (Copy)
Cheat Sheet: 2.3.1 Recruitment & Selection
Recruitment & Selection Methods
| Method | Explanation | Example | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Advertisements | Posted in newspapers, online, internally | LinkedIn job posting | Wide reach |
| Recruitment Agencies | Specialised firms find candidates | Head-hunters for executives | Saves time but costly |
| Job Centres | Govt. help with vacancies | UK Jobcentre Plus | For lower-skilled roles |
| CV/Applications | Candidates provide details of skills/experience | Online CV submission | Screening step |
| Interviews | Face-to-face or online assessment | Panel interviews | Judges personality + fit |
| Tests | Skills/aptitude/psychometric | Coding test for software developer | Measures ability objectively |
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Internal vs. External Recruitment
| Aspect | Internal | External |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Filling job from within organisation | Hiring from outside |
| Example | Promoting supervisor → manager | Hiring graduate from university |
| Advantages | Motivates staff, cheaper, faster | Fresh ideas, larger pool, new skills |
| Disadvantages | Limits new ideas, creates vacancy elsewhere | More costly, slower, risk of wrong hire |
Stages of Recruitment & Selection
- Job Analysis → identify tasks/skills needed
- Job Description → duties/responsibilities
- Person Specification → qualifications/skills needed
- Advertise Vacancy → attract applicants
- Shortlist Applicants → screen CVs
- Selection → interviews/tests
- Offer & Contract → hire chosen candidate
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Part-Time vs. Full-Time Employees
| Type | Benefits | Limitations |
|---|---|---|
| Part-time | Flexible, cheaper, easier to match demand | Less loyalty, harder scheduling |
| Full-time | More committed, consistent output | Higher cost, less flexible |
Recommendation in Situations
| Situation | Best Choice | Justification |
|---|---|---|
| Seasonal demand (holiday shop) | Part-time | Flexibility, cost-effective |
| Long-term project (factory expansion) | Full-time | Stability & commitment |
| Promotion for skilled role | Internal | Retains talent, motivates staff |
| Need for new skills/ideas | External | Wider pool, innovation |
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Quick Revision Bullets
- Recruitment = attracting candidates, Selection = choosing best one
- Internal = cheap + motivating, External = new skills + wider pool
- Stages: job analysis → description → spec → advertise → shortlist → select → contract
- Part-time = flexible, cheaper; Full-time = consistent, loyal
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