how do businesses ensure they recruit the best person for a job? business new employee starter
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How do businesses ensure they recruit the
BEST person for a job?
Business
New Employee
Starter
The Recruitment Process
Job Need
Job Description
Person Specification
Job Advert
Application Form
TestingInterview
Selection
Contract
Acceptance
Learning Objectives
By the end of this lesson I will be able to:
1. Define what is meant by the recruitment
process
2. Understand the purpose of a job description
3. List three things that should be included in a job
description.
What is Recruitment?
Recruitment is an important function of a business because:
“In all businesses, people are a vital resource”
The aim of the recruitment and selection process is to obtain the number and quality of employees that are required in order for the business to achieve its objectives.
Job Description
Sets out the purpose of a job
Where the job fits into the organisational structure
Lists main responsibilities and key tasks
ADVANTAGES:
• Informs applicants about the main duties of the job;
• Helps companies find the right person for a job
Job Description Job Title Hours of Work Responsible to (Boss) Responsible for (Subordinate) Purpose/Scope of job Main tasks and accountabilities:
Description of the main activities to be undertaken and what the job holder is
expected to achieve.
JOB DESCRIPTIONJOB TITLE: Warehouse AssistantHOURS: 9.00am – 5.00pmDEPARTMENT: WarehouseRESPONSIBLE TO: Team Leader (Tom Watson)
PURPOSE: To assist in the successful running of the Thornton's’ Packaging
department and become a vital part of the team.
MAIN DUTIES OF JOB:• To ensure that all orders are sent quickly• To complete all tasks required by Team Leader• To ensure that parcels are packaged to a high standard of
presentation• To be pleasant and mannerly to all customers
THORTONS EXAMPLE
TaskYou are the Manager for a HMV store. Due to an increase in customer demand during the Christmas season you decide that you are going to employ 3
additional part-time employees.
Using the Thornton's’ Example as a guide, write a job-description for the role.
General details for the job are included below:
TIME: 2.OOPM – 6.00PM
ROLE: Temporary Part-Time Staff
PURPOSE: To support the sales team in processing customer transactions.
Prepare a list of duties for the job.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this lesson I will be able to:
1. Define what is meant by the recruitment
process
2. Understand the purpose of a job
description
3. List three things that should be included
in a job description.
Bell WorkWhat skills/attributes does a
person need to become a Fireperson or an
Accountant?
Learning Objectives
Explain the purpose and importance of Personal Specifications
Be able to create personal specifications for two job roles
Identify the differences between job descriptions and personal specifications
People In Business
• HMV “Having the right people, who are fully motivated, passionate and knowledgeable is so crucial to our business”
• “It's our people that make the difference everyday - helping us create value for our customers and earning their loyalty for life”.
• “Reebok has a fun, energetic culture driven by the value we place on our people, our greatest asset”.
Person Specification
“A Person Specification describes the requirements a job holder needs to be able to
perform the job satisfactorily”
Education Qualifications
Training
Work Experiences
Personal Qualities e.g. Interests
Attributes e.g. Physically fit
Essential Vs. Desirable
15 Minute Task
Write a Person Specification for the HMV Group for:
Part-Time Sales Assistant
Or
Store Manager
15 Minute Task
Write a Person Specification for The Next Newcastle United
Club Manager
Learning Objectives
Explain the purpose and importance of Personal Specifications
Be able to create personal specifications for two job roles
Identify the differences between job descriptions and personal specifications