2.2 Recruitment and selection process

2.2.1 Types of employment

Full-time Employment - When an employee works the standard number of hours of around 35-40 hours per week.

Part-time Employment - When an employee works fewer hours than a full-time employee which is usually less than 30 hours per week.

Job Share - When two or more employees share the responsibilities and hours of one full-time position.

Casual/Seasonal/Temporary Employment: Short-term employment which is usually during periods of high demand or for specific projects. In this case, workers may not have long-term job security.

2.2.2 Recruitment documents

Job Description - A detailed outline of the duties, responsibilities, and expectations associated with a specific job.

Person Specification - A document that describes the qualifications, skills and experiences a candidate should have in order to fulfil the job.

Application Form - A form provided by the firm, that candidates complete to apply for a job, providing their details and other requested information.

Curriculum Vitae (CV)/Résumé - A document created by the applicant which summarises their education, work experience, skills, and achievements.

2.2.3 Internal and external recruitment

Internal recruitment - The process of filling a job vacancy by promoting or transferring an existing employee from within the organization.

External recruitment - The process of filling a job vacancy by hiring someone from outside the organization.

Steps of the recruitment process:

Job Advertisement - A public announcement that a job vacancy is available.

Shortlisting - The process of narrowing down all applicants and selecting a few which meet the criteria well.

Interviewing - A meeting between an employer and applicants who have been shortlisted, during which the employer asks the applicant questions to assess their suitability for the job.

2.2.4 Legal controls over employment and their effects

Equal Opportunities - Regulations to ensure all employees and job applicants are treated fairly and equally. This is based on characteristics such as gender, race, disability, religion, sexual preference and age

Minimum wage laws - Laws in place to establish the minimum amount an employer must pay workers.