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 DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE: Warehouse Assistant HOURS: 9.00am – 5.00pm DEPARTMENT: Warehouse RESPONSIBLE 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

Task You 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 Work What 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