Describe the recruitment documentation used by ASDA

Authors Avatar by haseeba1 (student)

Unit 2

P1 Describe the recruitment documentation used in a selected organisation

The selected organisation is Asda. Asda is one of the world’s most well known and valuable brands and commands a leading market share in the world’s supermarket business. Asda produces food and general household products and it also has a cafeteria McCafe which produces hot drinks, sweets and snacks. The restaurant employs about 130 people. Its structure is a tall hierarchal structure. On top you find the Head Office which consists of the owner of Asda and the board of directors, after you find the CEO of the restaurant then the Administrator. After the administrator you find the managers which on top you’ll find the first assistant manager, then the second assistant manager and after you find the swing managers. After the managers there are the crew trainers and then the crew members.

Job Description

A job description sets out the purpose of a job, where the job fits into the organisation structure, the main responsibilities of the job and the key tasks to be performed. A job description will set out how a particular employee will fit into the organization. It will therefore need to set out:
the title of the job
to whom the employee is responsible
for whom the employee is responsible
a simple description of the role and duties of the employee within the organization.
A job description could be used as a job indicator for applicants for a job. Alternatively, it could be used as a guideline for an employee and/or his or her line manager as to his or her role and responsibility within the organization.

Person Specification


A person specification is a profile of the ideal candidate for the job. It enables potential candidate to determine whether they meet the required experience and qualifications. It also helps employees to identify requirements for the job. A person specification will help during interviews and it will also help to be used as a basis for staff development, appraisals and promotions.
The person specification details the necessary skills, qualifications, experience or other attributes needed to carry out the job. Using the person specification throughout the recruitment and selection process will enable you to ensure that the best candidate is selected and that the legal obligations and best practice objectives of the University are complied with.

Join now!

 Application Form


An application form sets out information on a candidate in standard format. It provides a structured basis or drawing up shortlists, the interview itself and the following actions required in offering an employment and in setting personnel records.
An employment application is a form (either paper or online) that candidates for employment complete to be considered for a job. When you complete an employment application, you will be required to provide your contact information, your work history including companies worked for, positions held, and starting and ending dates of employment, and your educational history. You may also be ...

This is a preview of the whole essay