2.1 - Recruitment

Recruitment and selection

Recruitment is getting the right employee for the right job

Why do firms recruit?

• Expansion - more workers are required

• Change - New workers are required with different skills

• Staff Turnover - Replacing workers who have left the firm

Why do workers leave?

• Retirement, Moving areas, Better pay and Better job security, Promotion in another firm, Dismissal

Job Recruitment Process (for teachers):

1. Conduct a job analysis to determine the firm's need to hire new employees

2. Produce a job description and person specification

3. Advertise the vacant post

4. Check applications and shortlist suitable candidates

5. Interview the shortlisted candidates

6. Perform aptitude testing

7. Check references for shortlisted candidates

8. Job offer made to the best candidate

9. Issue and sign the contract of employment

10. Carry out induction of new recruit