Recruiting and Candidate Selection

After completing this section, the learner will be able to plan and prepare for recruitment and selection, by successfully completing the following:

• Obtaining and completing information on the relevant position. (SO1, AC1);
• Selecting/designing a selection procedure and ensuring it is appropriate for the specific position and in line with organisational and legal requirements. (SO1, AC2);
• Confirming the selection procedure to be a validated procedure. (SO1, AC3);
• Identifying, budgeting, preparing and managing resources and methods needed for recruitment and ensuring the resources are available, within budget and fit for the purpose needed. (SO1, AC4);
• Developing the selection criteria and control procedures in line with organisational and legal requirements and avoiding partiality or bias. (SO1, AC5);
• Developing a plan that ensures effective and efficient recruitment and selection and ensuring that it is authorised by designated personnel only if applicable to the working environment. (SO1, AC6);
• Displaying knowledge of the relevant legislation. (EEK);
• Displaying knowledge relevant to the position and industry. (EEK);
• Identifying and solving problems by using critical and creative thinking by dealing with unplanned events according to assessment criterion. (CCFO – Identifying);
• Organising and managing oneself and one’s activities by planning the recruitment and selection. (CCFO – Organising)
• Collecting, analysing, organising and critically evaluating information by preparing for recruitment and selection according to the assessment criteria of Specific Outcome 1 (CCFO – Collecting).