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job 
specification
describes the skills or competences required for the job. A 
person specification
describes 
the sort of person suitable for the job. 
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Detailed procedures for recruitment should only be devised and implemented in the context of a fair, 
consistent and coherent 
policy
, or code of conduct. 
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A recruitment policy should cover such areas as the factors to be considered when deciding whether to 
recruit
someone from 
outside
or to 
promote
or 
transfer
someone from the existing workforce instead. 
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Job advertising 
is aimed at attracting quality applicants and aiding self-selection. 
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A number of print, electronic and interpersonal 
media 
are used for job 
advertising
. 
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The choice of advertising medium depends on criteria such as 
reach, targeting
and 
cost
. 
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The process of 
selection 
begins when the recruiter receives details of candidates interested in the job. A 
systematic approach includes shortlisting, interviewing (and other selection methods), decision-making 
and follow-up. 
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All 
selection methods
are 
limited
in their ability to predict future job performance! 
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Most firms use selection 
interviews
, on a one-to-one or panel basis. Interviews have the advantage of 
flexibility, but have limitations as predictors of job performance. 
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Selection tests
can be used before or after interviews. Intelligence tests measure the candidate's general 
intellectual ability, and personality tests identify character traits and behavioural preferences. Other tests 
are more specific to the job (eg proficiency tests). 
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