Recruit Select and Induct Staff Notes
Management Consultancy International Diploma of Management
Session 7
BSBHRM402A Recruit, select and induct staff
Welcome back to the program! This unit is important because as managers, we need to be aware of all the facets of recruiting and selecting staff as well as inducting them in to the team. Even if this is not something that you do right now, it could become part of your role in the future. Why do you think recruitment and selection are such vital skills for managers?
Take some notes here about the Zappos story on recruitment and induction:
Here are some key questions to ask about recruitment:
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What are you recruiting for? What type of role are you offering? • Agency Temp – Permanent – Fixed Term Contract – Casual – Part time – Full Time – Job Share Do you think there would be different candidates for casual and permanent roles? All of this information will play a part in what type of candidate you are looking for We also need to know the following information: • • What skills and knowledge are needed for this role? What values and qualities makes someone successful in this business What skills and knowledge is the business going to need in the future?
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Once we have this information, we need to formulate a position description. A position description is an abstract of a job. It is an analysis containing the classifications and requirements which is used in hiring and placing prospective employees. It is also a formal explanation of an employee’s
responsibilities. Essentially, a position description outlines the responsibilities, duties and the expectations of your employees.
You should have a PD for each of the roles in your team, and review and update them often. Get into the habit of writing a position description for the functional roles you are responsible for – most candidates will ask for one
Session 7
BSBHRM402A Recruit, select and induct staff
Welcome back to the program! This unit is important because as managers, we need to be aware of all the facets of recruiting and selecting staff as well as inducting them in to the team. Even if this is not something that you do right now, it could become part of your role in the future. Why do you think recruitment and selection are such vital skills for managers?
Take some notes here about the Zappos story on recruitment and induction:
Here are some key questions to ask about recruitment:
Management Consultancy International 1300786550 www.mci.edu.au
Management Consultancy International Diploma of Management
What are you recruiting for? What type of role are you offering? • Agency Temp – Permanent – Fixed Term Contract – Casual – Part time – Full Time – Job Share Do you think there would be different candidates for casual and permanent roles? All of this information will play a part in what type of candidate you are looking for We also need to know the following information: • • What skills and knowledge are needed for this role? What values and qualities makes someone successful in this business What skills and knowledge is the business going to need in the future?
•
•
Once we have this information, we need to formulate a position description. A position description is an abstract of a job. It is an analysis containing the classifications and requirements which is used in hiring and placing prospective employees. It is also a formal explanation of an employee’s
responsibilities. Essentially, a position description outlines the responsibilities, duties and the expectations of your employees.
You should have a PD for each of the roles in your team, and review and update them often. Get into the habit of writing a position description for the functional roles you are responsible for – most candidates will ask for one