Practical Assessment

Organisational success depends on having the right skill mix. This unit provides an introduction to the resourcing and talent planning process. Studying this unit will enable learners to understand the factors that impact on an organisation’s resourcing and talent planning activities. They will learn about the relationship between recruitment and selection by identifying the key stages in each separate but related process. The benefits to the organisation of attracting and retaining a diverse workforce will be emphasised. They will be able to make a positive contribution to the recruitment and selection process by developing their knowledge and skills in defining and writing job descriptions, contributing to the job advertisement process, shortlisting, conducting face–to-face or telephone interviews and contributing to job offer and rejection letters. Key legislation pertaining to recruitment and selection will be covered. Finally, they will also learn more about good practice in employee induction and retention and the importance of collaborative working with other stakeholders.

1. EXPLAIN THE FACTORS THAT AFFECT AN ORGANISATION’S TALENT PLANNING, RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION POLICY.

2. IDENTIFY APPROPRIATE RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION METHODS.

3. CONTRIBUTE TO THE RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION INTERVIEWING PROCESS FOR A JOB ROLE.

4. UNDERSTAND THE IMPORTANCE OF EFFECTIVE INDUCTION.