BTEC NATIONAL

BUSINESS
UNIT 8 RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION PROCESS
Reflection
Answer the questions on the sheet in full sentences in silence.
Learning Aim: A
Examine how effective selection and recruitment contribute to business success.
LO: Describe the recruitment process and explain the process a business goes through before making the
decision to recruit

Initial selection processes using screening Take notes

Selecting the right person for a job can be a very lengthy process.
Some organisations use initial selection processes to screen candidates.
Telephone interviews – asked specific questions
Short online test – strict time deadline to test skills under pressure

What are the benefits or limitations of this?

LO: Describe the recruitment process and explain the process a business goes through before making the
decision to recruit

Use of technology in the process Take notes

Speeds up the process

Reduces costs
Can be used to screen candidates and test them

How could technology be used to check a candidates handwriting?

LO: Describe the recruitment process and explain the process a business goes through before making the
decision to recruit

Communication with prospective employees

Letter, telephone, e mail, text, social media.
Take notes

What are the merits of these? Which is the best method of communication?
Discuss.

Letter – viewed as official and important but take longer than email.
Email – quick but could get lost in junk inbox, also not as formal as letter.
Both email and letters provide a record of communication.
Telephone call does not provide record unless taped.
 LO: Describe the recruitment process and explain the process a business goes through before making the
decision to recruit

Quality of the process and documents linked to business success

Good quality process using good quality documents should lead to
good quality employees
Employees are often the biggest expense for a business
Recruiting the best people should lead to business success

Take notes
LO: Describe the recruitment process and explain the process a business goes through before making the
decision to recruit

Paired task
Look at the Ark Equal Opportunities Policy and answer the following questions:
1. What are the most common words in the document (list at least 3)
2. What is the purpose of the policy?
3. Who does the policy apply to?
4. Who is responsible?
5. What sort of discrimination does the document protect individuals against?

Research online to find another policy

Compare it to Ark Policy – similarities and differences
Assignment – complete by Monday 4th
February
A description of the business to include what type of business it is, its scope (what it does), size
and location. (P1)
Examine the factors for workforce planning and the reasons for the business to recruit additional
employees. (P1)
A description of the recruitment and selection process with reasons as to why methods are
used. You should look at the sequence of the recruitment process here. (P1)
An indication of whether external bodies/agencies are involved in the process including
assessment and interviewing. (P1)