Recruitment documentation
Introduction
There are many different documents used in the recruitment and selection process, such as
the job advert, which is used to announce and advertise a new job. The job description and
person specification shows what the job involves and what is required from the candidate.
The application form and CV is for the candidate to show their skills and experience and
lastly the scoresheet and interviewer questions, which are used in an interview to find out
more about the candidate.
Job advert
Purpose of the Document - The purpose of a job advert is to advertise the job role in order to attract
potential suitable workers. It informs people about the new position, so that they can find out about
the role and apply to the role if they are suitable for it. The information it informs is about what the
job role is, the hours, the pay, location of the job role, and the date the offer closes, as well as how
to apply. The job advert is usually written in an engaging tone so it can help attract people. Its
purpose is to also inform people about the company and the benefits involved in the job offer.
Usefulness of the document to organisation - The job advert is useful to Next in many ways. It helps
Next to be able to attract suitable candidates, such as people who are interested in working for next.
Using a job advert Next can encourage people to read the job description, and then apply if they
have the relevant skills and experience required. Job adverts helps A job advert is useful for Next as
it allows them to show what they have to offer, such as the benefits and opportunities that will
come from working for them.
Job description
Purpose of the Document - The purpose of a job description is to inform of the main duties and
responsibilities involved in the job role. It shows what is expected from a potential candidate in a
particular job role alongside the other information that is useful for the applicant such as the
location, working hours, contract, salary and the shift. From all this information the applicant can see
and decide if the position is right for them, and it also helps the recruitment team to find a suitable
candidate for the position. The purpose is to ensure that the company hires the right people.
Usefulness of the document to organisation -The job description is also useful to Next in many
different ways. It helps Next find the right candidates, because the job description includes what is
required from the potential worker, so the people that are interested in the job and have the right
skills to be able to carry out the duties and responsibilities, will apply for the job. It is also useful to
Next as the job description serves as a communication tools for the employer to communicate to the
potential workers on what is expected for the job role and what benefits are involved.
Person specification
Purpose of the Document - The purpose of the person specification is to inform the potential
workers of the required qualifications, skills, knowledge, experience and other personal attributes,
for the particular job role. It shows the candidate what they must possess in order to be suitable for
Introduction
There are many different documents used in the recruitment and selection process, such as
the job advert, which is used to announce and advertise a new job. The job description and
person specification shows what the job involves and what is required from the candidate.
The application form and CV is for the candidate to show their skills and experience and
lastly the scoresheet and interviewer questions, which are used in an interview to find out
more about the candidate.
Job advert
Purpose of the Document - The purpose of a job advert is to advertise the job role in order to attract
potential suitable workers. It informs people about the new position, so that they can find out about
the role and apply to the role if they are suitable for it. The information it informs is about what the
job role is, the hours, the pay, location of the job role, and the date the offer closes, as well as how
to apply. The job advert is usually written in an engaging tone so it can help attract people. Its
purpose is to also inform people about the company and the benefits involved in the job offer.
Usefulness of the document to organisation - The job advert is useful to Next in many ways. It helps
Next to be able to attract suitable candidates, such as people who are interested in working for next.
Using a job advert Next can encourage people to read the job description, and then apply if they
have the relevant skills and experience required. Job adverts helps A job advert is useful for Next as
it allows them to show what they have to offer, such as the benefits and opportunities that will
come from working for them.
Job description
Purpose of the Document - The purpose of a job description is to inform of the main duties and
responsibilities involved in the job role. It shows what is expected from a potential candidate in a
particular job role alongside the other information that is useful for the applicant such as the
location, working hours, contract, salary and the shift. From all this information the applicant can see
and decide if the position is right for them, and it also helps the recruitment team to find a suitable
candidate for the position. The purpose is to ensure that the company hires the right people.
Usefulness of the document to organisation -The job description is also useful to Next in many
different ways. It helps Next find the right candidates, because the job description includes what is
required from the potential worker, so the people that are interested in the job and have the right
skills to be able to carry out the duties and responsibilities, will apply for the job. It is also useful to
Next as the job description serves as a communication tools for the employer to communicate to the
potential workers on what is expected for the job role and what benefits are involved.
Person specification
Purpose of the Document - The purpose of the person specification is to inform the potential
workers of the required qualifications, skills, knowledge, experience and other personal attributes,
for the particular job role. It shows the candidate what they must possess in order to be suitable for
