Internal & External Recruitment (Edexcel IGCSE Business)
Revision Note
Written by: Lisa Eades
Reviewed by: Steve Vorster
Advertising Vacancies
Internal & External Recruitment
Internal recruitment is the appointment of a suitable candidate who already works for the business
External recruitment is where a new employee is appointed from outside the business
Businesses often use a combination of internal and external recruitment methods, depending on the nature of the job and the availability of suitable candidates
The method chosen will also depend on the organisation's goals, the level of the position being filled and the industry in which it operates
Advertising the Vacancy
After producing the job description and person specification when a vacancy arises, the business can advertise the role internally, externally, or a combination of both
In order to advertise the vacancy, the business must produce a job advertisement that includes
Brief details of the job and characteristics of desired applicants
How to apply for the job
Diagram: Examples of Job Advertisements
Job advertisements are designed to attract interest and encourage candidates to apply for roles
Advertising Vacancies Internally and Externally
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If a business needs to recruit quickly or if it is struggling to find the right employee it may use a recruitment agency to carry out the advertising and recruitment process on their behalf
New employees may be found quickly through a recruitment agency which has potential candidates already enrolled
It can be expensive as businesses have to pay a fee for these services
Shortlisting & Interviewing Candidates
When recruiting for the role, the business will select candidates whose qualifications, skills, personal qualities and experience best match the job description and person specification
The process of selecting prospective candidates for interview is called shortlisting, which is then followed by a job interview
Explanation of Shortlisting and Interviews
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Examiner Tips and Tricks
Shortlists and interviews are not alternatives - a business shortlists before it goes to the effort of interviewing candidates. Without a shortlist there would, in some cases, be too many candidates to meet in person. This would be costly and time-consuming.
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