- What details need to go in the advert
- Where the advert should be placed
The candidates then apply for the job by sending in an application form or by phoning and asking for an application the candidate will then be asked to send in an application form with a copy of their CV.
The application forms are then sorted to decide which candidates are being considered and which are not. This is done by comparing the following items:
- The CV
- The job application form
- The job specification
After this the candidate that are being considered are to be interviewed the candidates have to be interviewed to see weather a person is the right person for the job this mainly depends on there performance at the interview. At the interview I will be looking for the following things:
- Good answers to all the questions
- The candidates' attitude and dress
After this I may chose to follow up certain references. A reference is the names and addresses of people who can provide details of the candidate. After I have done this then I will appoint a candidate for the job but if there is no candidate right for the job then I may have to advertise again.
The interview is important because this is were the candidates get to find out more about the company, what it may offer them and the type of work they will be doing. The employer also has a chance to find out more about the candidates and what they have to offer the company. As the employer I will be looking for several things which will help me to decide if it is the right person for the job. These may include:
- Communication skills
- Attitude to work
- Ability to use initiative
- How they answer the questions which I ask
- There personality
I think that the candidate will also be looking for several things to help them to decide if they would want the job or if they wouldn’t. These may include:
- working conditions
- salary
- training
- facilities
- job security
- pension or health perks
There are advantages and disadvantages to the interview process. Candidates are usually nervous because success often depends upon their performance. When people are nervous they don't always act naturally and the interviewer might not see them at their best. This is one disadvantage of selecting people by interview.
An advantage is that an interview lets the employer compare people directly. Candidates are seen under the same conditions and are asked the same questions. The employer can also see how candidates act when under pressure.