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9609 · 2.1.3

Recruitment and selection

9609 AS — job description, person specification, internal vs external recruitment, selection methods.

Need to know

What you need to know

  • Job analysis is the process of identifying the content and requirements of a specific job.
  • A job description outlines the role's tasks, duties, and responsibilities (what the job involves).
  • A person specification details the ideal candidate's qualifications, skills, and attributes (who is needed for the job).
  • Both documents are crucial for attracting the right candidates and for providing objective criteria during selection.

Explanation

Recruitment and selection

  1. Job analysis is the process of identifying the content and requirements of a specific job.
  2. A job description outlines the role's tasks, duties, and responsibilities (what the job involves).
  3. A person specification details the ideal candidate's qualifications, skills, and attributes (who is needed for the job).
  4. Both documents are crucial for attracting the right candidates and for providing objective criteria during selection.