BS: Recruitment

Chapter 10/11

Job Description: this is an outline of what the job entails. This usually includes:

• Nature of the job
• Duties and responsibilities
• Who the employee reports to
• Salary
• Benefits
• Working hours
• Location

Person Specification: this outlines the ideal candidate for the job. This usually includes:

• Qualifications and education
• Previous experience
• Personal attributes
• Skills

Internal Recruitment/Advertising: where the business recruits from within the business.

Advantages of internal recruitment:

• The business already knows the worker, and so is familiar with their skills and experience
• The worker is already familiar with the business and knows the business inside out
• No need to spend money on advertising the job vacancy

Disadvantages of internal recruitment:

• Can cause jealousy…