Recruitment and Selection

Recruitment and Selection

Recruiting and Selecting new staff:

1. Prepare job description: Create a detailed description of the role, outlining key responsibilities, duties, and expectations. This document serves as a reference for both the employer and potential candidates to understand what the job entails.

2. Prepare person specification: Define the ideal candidate's qualifications, skills, experience, and attributes needed for the role. This helps in identifying the right fit and sets the criteria for evaluating applicants.

3. Advertise job vacancy: Publicise the job opening through various channels such as job boards, company website, social media, and recruitment agencies. Consider internal recruiting by informing current employees about the vacancy, which can help in identifying potential candidates who are already familiar with the company culture and operations. Effective advertising attracts a diverse pool of candidates.
4. Shortlist applicants: Review the submitted CVs, application forms, and cover letters to identify candidates who meet the job requirements. Create a shortlist of the most promising applicants for the next stage of the selection process.
5. Interview applicants and select the most suitable: Conduct interviews to assess the candidates' abilities to perform the job, fit within the team, and contribute to the company's goals. Ensure that interview questions comply with employment equality laws, avoiding personal questions about age, marital status, etc.

6. Check references: Contact the references provided by the shortlisted candidates to verify their previous employment, skills, and character. This step helps ensure the candidate's suitability and reliability.
7. Make offer to successful applicants: Extend a formal job offer to the selected candidate. Once the offer is accepted, it creates a legal contract of employment, outlining the terms and conditions of the job.