Shortlisting applicants

Today’s case study task: Using the information and advice provided in your case study materials: Choose the 2 best applicants for each post (look for the best match between the advert and the candidate’s applications paperwork) Complete the Applications Shortlist sheet

Tip: When shortlisting, fix the job in your mind: What sort of person do you want? What qualifications do you want? What technical knowledge do you want? What skills and experience do you want?

With the job fixed in your mind look carefully at each candidate’s application: What is your first impression? Spelling Grammar Layout, neatness, clarity Effort – too much writing, too little?

With the job fixed in your mind look carefully at each candidate’s application: Look at their education Is it relevant Have they studied any relevant modules Any relevant projects or assignments Are they a good student

With the job fixed in your mind look carefully at each candidate’s application: Look at their work experience Have they got any Is it relevant Are they hard working Have they got good general work skills

With the job fixed in your mind look carefully at each candidate’s application: Look at their other interests Have they got any Are they relevant Are they active, interested, energetic, keen learners Have they got good general work skills

Remember: You are looking for a reasonable match (not 100%) The job Quals needed Experience needed Skills needed Personal qualities needed Any physical or other requirements The candidate Relevant quals Relevant experience Relevant skills Matching personal qualities Other relevant information

To do this you need to: Organise a way to work as a group Read the case study Read the supporting materials – CVs Complete the task