2b. How Businesses Recruit People

What does the recruitment process involve?

Identifying job roles that are needed and seeking people to fill vacancies

What are the documents businesses use in the recruitment process?

• Person Specification

• Job Description

• Application Form

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)

What is a person specification?

A document that captures the essential and desired characteristics of an ideal candidate?

What is a job description?

A document which lists the key duties and responsibilities that the employee will perform

What is a curriculum vitae (CV)?

A document that contains the applicants educational and work experience history

What is an application form?

A customised document that all applicants have to answer. The customisation makes it easier to compare candidates

What are the essential and desirable characters that may be included in a person specification?

• Qualifications

• Experience

• Skills such as the ability to drive or IT capabilities

• Personal characteristics and attributes

What features of a job are included in a job description?

• Duties

• Hours

• Location of the job

• Managerial or supervisory responsibilities

• Pay and conditions

How do businesses receive applications from candidates?

Once a job is advertised, businesses may accept applications through a Curriculum Vitae (CV) or an application form.

What are the benefits and drawbacks of an application form?

✅All applicants provide identical information in the same format so they’re easy to compare

❌Limited information can be expressed by candidates so key desirable attributes may not be identified

What are the benefits and drawbacks of a CV?

✅More applicants may apply because it’s easier for candidates to prepare and adapt

❌Comparing different formats and content can take more time and lengthen the recruitment process