Recruitment process

BSBHRM506 Manage recruitment selection

and induction processes
Session 3

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Recruitment: Find the pieces

‘I want the best! No, make

that the best of the best
and I want them NOW!’

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Purpose of this presentation
This presentation will introduce you to the concepts of:
 recruitment process
 position analysis
 position description
 recruitment options
 advertisements.

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Recruitment process

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Factors affecting recruitment
Opportunity
for learning &
Opportunity
development
for promotion
Reputation of
organisation

Current labour
market
Allotment:
sessional, part-
time, casual
work
Factors
affecting
recruitment
Available
budget

Personnel
skills &
knowledge
Organisational
Organisational policy
procedure

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Position analysis
When analysing a position, you must consider:
 future direction and resources of organisation
 resources needed to achieve objectives and targets
 overall staffing needs
 role changes and developments
 knowledge, skills, attributes, and competencies
 alternative options to filling the position
 budget constraints.

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Position description – part 1 of 2
 key tasks and objectives
 duties, responsibilities and key performance
indicators (KPIs)
 clarification of role in terms of strategic goals of the
organisation
 level of the job within the organisation
 specific behaviour, performance, and outcomes.

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Position description – part 2 of 2
 essential qualifications
 skills, knowledge, attributes, experience – selection
criteria and competencies
 WHS
 terms and conditions.

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Competency requirements
Generally cover four areas:
1. Knowledge, e.g. familiar with …
2. Skills, e.g. strong written communication.
3. Experience, e.g. change management.
4. Attributes, e.g. compliance with corporate principles.

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Internal recruitment options
 promotions
 transfers from other departments
 vacancy bulletins, ads on intranet
 human resource database
 employee/employer referrals
 former staff members
 positions merger.

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External recruitment options
 professional organisations
 recruitment agencies
 private consultants and specialists
 labour leasing and contracting companies
 online recruiting
 international recruiting
 advertising – online, TV, radio, and print
 educational institutions.

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Advertising
Three broads types of advertising are:
1. Print, e.g. newspapers, journals.
2. Online, e.g. <http://www.seek.com>, e-journals.
3. Broadcast, e.g. TV, radio.

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Effective advertising
The best ads:
 grab the reader’s attention
 accurately describe criteria, functions, etc
 are written in plain English
 comply with equal employment opportunity (EEO)
and anti-discrimination laws
 promote the image of organisation.

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The next step
You should now:
 Complete group activities as specified by your
facilitator.
 Read the relevant section of your Student Workbook.
 Complete self-paced activities in your Student
Workbook before the next session.

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