...part of this role. I enjoy completing administration duties on a day to day basis. I find job tasks like photocopying, scanning and filing satisfying when I complete them to an acceptable standard. Whilst working for Cigna Europe Insurance Services as an Outbound Telemarketing Representative, my day to day tasks involve answering phone calls and emails. The phone calls, whilst as an Outbound Telemarketing Representative, would be made on an automated dialler, and I would speak to customers of the RAC or AA in a professional and confident manner, in order to achieve consistent sales targets on a month to month basis. Currently I am in a different role in the same company, as a Retention Telemarketing Representative, which is a challenging role that requires retaining policies that customers wish to cancel, or make amendments to. Whilst speaking to a customer that may wish to cancel, I am required to access different systems on the computer, and by having strong typing speeds, a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and organisational skills, accuracy and attention to detail, I am able to complete my role to a competent level. In my administrative roles previously, I’ve managed Excel documents to a reputable standard that are easy to use for other members of staff. These roles required data entry, and access to other databases in Excel in order to extract information to complete my job role. I am confident in the use of the internet, my preferable choice of web browser is...
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...A job advertisement is a paid announcement in a newspaper or other medium about a job vacancy. The advertisement is part of a wider recruitment process designed to attract suitable qualified candidates for a job. For example Coffee Café would place out a job advertisement for the position available and would include the person specification so that they can narrow down the people that apply. It would also include the amount of vacancies and the location, salary and whether it’s part-time or full-time work. When advertising for a job you must take legal consideration, according to the BC Human Rights Code you must not make any reference to any of the below whilst advertising job vacancies; * Race * Colour * Ancestry * Place of origin * Political belief * Religion * Marital status * Family status * Physical * Mental disability * Sex * Sexual orientation * Age The advertisement is designed for people that are looking for job. This can be referred through radio, televisions, social network, and website or through word of mouth. This would attract a large number of applicants as the internet is the main sources, which people use to find jobs, such as coffee café. A job advertisement is a paid announcement in a newspaper or other medium about a job vacancy. The advertisement is part of a wider recruitment process designed to attract suitable qualified candidates for a job. For example Coffee Café would place out a job advertisement...
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...the job of Customer service Assistant - Part time – Croydon. Document | Definition | Purpose | Usefulness to Tesco | Rating 1-10 | Usefulness to employee | Rating 1-10 | Job Description | A broad, general, and written statement of a specific job, based on the findings of a job analysis. It generally includes duties, purpose, responsibilities, scope, and working conditions of a job along with the job's title, and the name or designation of the person to whom the employee reports. Job description usually forms the basis of job specification. | The purpose of a job description is to inform the people interested in the job, the duties, purpose, responsibilities, scope, and working conditions of a job along with the job's title, and the name or designation of the person to whom the employee reports. | This helps Tesco to outline what the job will be about which could help them in their selection as hopefully the candidates will be people who are suitable for the specific role. They can base the interview on the job description and ask the candidates suitable questions relating to the job. | 7 | It lets the employee knows what type of job they are in for. It lists the actual things the employee has to do for example speak to customers and stock up shelves. | 10 | Person Specification | The person specification is a description of the qualifications, skills, experience, knowledge and other attributes (selection criteria) which a candidate must possess to perform the job duties...
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...Personnel Selection The basic idea of personnel selection is to choose the best applicant for a job. There are several steps involved in a successful selection process. First, a job analysis is undertaken to determine exactly what the new employee will be doing. It usually consists of a job description and personnel specifications. The job description is a detailed description of what the worker does and the conditions under which he or she works. It is obtained by examining published analyses of similar jobs, interviewing people already doing the job, or observing people as they work on the job. Personnel specifications describe the characteristics of the person required for the position and might include such things as personality, physical ability, mental ability, experience, and motivation. There are numerous indicators involved in the process of employee selection, but the most common include application blanks, references, tests, and interviews. The application blank is virtually universal and is usually the initial step in the selection process. Customarily, the application requests routine biographical information, work experience, qualifications, and sometimes personal information (from finances to hobbies). Care is taken to meet guidelines of fair employment legislation. A common selection technique is to require that the applicant submit the names of several references who can testify to the applicant's abilities, or to provide several letters of recommendation...
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...organisation. I have been given a job description and application form for a role recently advertised at Barnard castle school. For my P1 I need to write a report which summarises the key element of the job description and application form that has been provided for me by the school’s HR department. I have given a job description of “FINANCE OFFICER” and “APPLICATION FORM”. Job Description What is job description? Job descriptions outline the day-to-day duties of the role they have been offer. It also gives pay, hours and holidays attached to the role. Job description shows all the information about jobs. For example, post title, duties and responsibilities, term and conditions of the job, including hours, overtime, shifts and pay. POST TITEL: - Post title means name of the position. Its say what is your position will be in the company. For example, if you are apply for Finance Officer and you’ve got the job. You will be known as Finance Officer at Barnard castle school. That’s called position title. LOCATION: - Location shows the direction and name of the company. It does tell that what company you will be work for and where it located. For example, if you’re applying for Finance Officer. You should know the location of the Barnard castle school you applying for. So the location will show you where the Barnard castle school. RESPOSIBLE TO: - Its means, who you’re responsible of at Barnard castle school. For example, you are Finance Officer at Barnard...
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...TCA The Strodes College recruitment includes 6 Key documents that are vital for both the employer and employee, they are: • Application form • Job description • Person specification • Benefits of working at Strode’s • Job advert • Back ground into Strode’s Application Form An application form is a standardised form used to aid in the selection of hiring new employees. It may include everything from past jobs and positions, as well as education and any other important information. An employment application form is a legal document that applicants sign to verify the information provided is true and correct. Application forms typically contain a paragraph explaining that false information given on the application form may result in application rejection or employment termination and even them committing a criminal offence. Additionally, application forms may also include statements granting permission to hiring employers to conduct background or credit checks, contact references and previous employers, and examine education records. It is important to the employer as is helps to keep the selection process simple for the employers. With a standard format to peruse, the employer can easily compare one potential employee to the next. Some employers use them to find out information that otherwise wouldn’t be readily volunteered in a CV for example schools and all other organisations that deal with young or vulnerable people will ask about previous criminal convictions and...
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...ENG 315 WK 10 ASSIGNMENT 4 JOB APPLICATION COVER LETTER To purchase this visit here: http://www.activitymode.com/product/eng-315-wk-10-assignment-4-job-application-cover-letter/ Contact us at: SUPPORT@ACTIVITYMODE.COM ENG 315 WK 10 ASSIGNMENT 4 JOB APPLICATION COVER LETTER ENG 315 WK 10 Assignment 4 - Job Application Cover Letter Are you looking for employment or advancement within your current job? Completing this assignment will help you name and identify the skills and abilities that will move your career forward. Develop a Job Application Cover Letter that highlights and emphasizes why you are the person most suitable for your ideal role. Use the general writing guidelines on p. 277-278 in the text for structural and content guidance. (Examples can be found on p. 274, Figure 14-7, and on p. 279, Figure 14-8.) The message should take the form of a business letter; however, you will submit your assignment to the online course shell. The job letter / application message must adhere to the following requirements: 1. In terms of content: 1. Highlight relevant background and job history information. 2. Emphasize significant qualifications and exclude nonessential ideas. 2. In terms of format: 1. Follow proper letter formatting techniques, per business letter format. 2. Use an appropriate and professional greeting and closing. 3. In terms of style: 1. Use simple language. 2. Use relatively short sentences with sufficient variety. ...
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...Application letters Make sure your correspondence with potential employers is effective - see our examples Types of application letter • Speculative letters are sent as part of a speculative application, together with a CV. • Covering letters accompany an application form or CV for an advertised job vacancy. • A letter of application is sometimes sent, rather than an application form or CV, in which case the letter should include the information you would put in a CV but presented in sentences and paragraphs. Speculative letter A speculative letter should sound positive and enthusiastic. It should be clearly structured to cover • the kind of work you’re looking for • why you want to work for that organisation in particular • why you are suitable - emphasise your relevant skills, experience and personal qualities by highlighting particular information in your enclosed CV. • tailored to the specific organisation rather than a standard letter used for a number of speculative applications • addressed to a named individual. Telephone the organisation and ask if you’re not sure who to send it to. Try to offer a number of options in your letter. If they have no vacancies, could they keep your details on file? Are you interested in unpaid work experience or an information interview as well? If so, say so. Example speculative letter An example speculative letter (PDF, 10KB) Covering letter Your covering letter is as important as the CV or...
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...crucial to organisational performance. Therefore recruitment is a critical activity and should incorporate the following steps: Step 1 - What’s the job? Gather information about the nature of the job. Think about: The content (such as the tasks) making up the job The job’s purpose The outputs required by the job holder How it fits into the organisation’s structure The skills and personal attributes needed to perform the role effectively. This analysis can form the basis of a job description and person specification. Step 2 - Prepare a job and person profile A person specification or job profile states the necessary and desirable criteria for selection. Increasingly such specifications are based on a set of competencies identified as necessary for the performance of the job. Include: skills, aptitude, knowledge and experience qualifications (which should be only those necessary to do the job - unless candidates are recruited on the basis of future potential , for example graduates) personal qualities relevant to the job, such as ability to work as part of a team. The document formed from the person specification can then be used to inform the criteria you use to shortlist applicants. Step 3 – Finding candidates Internal methods : Staff referrals Succession planning Secondments Job sharing It is important not to forget the internal talent pool when recruiting. Providing opportunities for development and career progression is an...
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...recruitment documentation used in a selected organisation. Job Advertisement Job Advertisement, The job advertisement is used as the first process into recruiting new members into the business for the specific job that they will be advertising on either the radio, posters, websites and all over the internet, most advertisements are for a specific job in the company however some that you may hear about on the radio or TV can be for multiple jobs. It is important for this advertisement to be good otherwise people may not apply for the job. Job Description Job Description, The job description is the information included on a job advertisement, this includes all of the information that the applicants will want to know about the company and job before they apply so they know what they are going to be doing within the job and if the job is right for them. This is used in the recruitment process to get the people interested into the job and turn away others who do not want to do the work required in the job. Person Specification Peron Specification, This is the requirements the applicants must meet in order to get the job, this is used in the recruitment process to make it easier for the employers to go through the applicants because they will all meet the requirements at least the ones that apply will. Application Form Application Form, this is a document that the applicants must fill in, in order to apply for the job. This is used in the recruitment process because it...
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...Assistant in the main office of Featherstone High School. I will describe Application Form, Job Description, and Person Specification, stating why it is used and what the main elements of each are. The recruitment process is when employers find suitable candidates for a specific position. Application form: Application forms are used by companies to help them in the recruitment and selection process. Many application forms are now completed online but it is still possible that an employer will require you to complete a paper based version. An application form is a good opportunity to expand on the information you may have enclosed within a cover letter or CV. In this assignment I will use Ealing application form for school support as an example. The application form is the first document the candidate competes. In this application form they are asking the candidate to write their personal detail section 1. They are asking following things: Surname, First name, Address, Telephone, Mobile number, Email and National insurance Number. They ask you for this information to contact you if you will get selected for this job. Furthermore they will ask you for your immigration status because if you are illegal in this country then the employer will not employ you on any condition. Also they ask you for your nationality just to confirm that which country you have come from. Moreover, in section 2 the application asks you for your Present/most recent post. It is important to fill this...
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...P1 - Asda- oz I will be doing a job role based on Asda and describing the job role, I will be talking about employability, personal and communication skills within the firm and will be explaining what process the organisation uses to recruit. The human resources (HR) department are required to work for the organisation by recruiting, training staff also motivating them to work hard in the business. If the employees are trained and recruited correctly, it would show that the business is successfully operating. Job advert A job advert can be seen on television, an announcement in a newspaper or on a poster about a post of employment, in this case, Asda created a poster, this is a great of attracting candidates and helps define the duties the new staff member will be responsible for, previous experience and skills they will need and what level of authority they will hold. By providing job advertisement on posters, reduces the time companies spend interviewing unsuitable candidates by making sure their precise when explaining the job requirements. For example in the job advert, they are looking for someone with a “warm, friendly and approachable personality”, this would go under personal skill because it is a skill that can only come from the applicants characteristics, Asda then mentions “giving it your all and keeping s friendly face while being rushed on your feet” by extending and hinting the fact that when doing this job you would constantly be up on your feet, narrows...
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...needs to employ someone up to the point at which application forms for the post have arrived at the organisation. Selection then consists of the processes involved in choosing from applicants a suitable candidate to fill a post. Recruiting individuals to fill particular posts within a business can be done either internally by recruitment within the firm, or externally by recruiting people from outside. As soon as a company knows that it needs to recruit an employee, the recruitment officer or who is responsible for this process have to plan and prepare documentation to success of recruiting a new member of staff. First of all a potential candidates sees a the job advertisement. The job advertisement are based on the job description and person specification. This document typically includes: • Job title • Location of role • Conditions of employment (full-time/part-time) • How to apply • Closing date for applications The job advert of Marketing Officer have five main elements. Information on the job opening describes the duties and responsibilities of the position. A candidate profile outlines the experience, education and other attributes required for the job. Company information provides insight into the working environment and the opportunities for the right candidate. The advertisement also describes the salary range and benefits for the successful candidate. Finally, the advertisement explains the application process, including how and where to apply, closing...
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...make the right impact, you missed your chance. • If applying for an advertised vacancy, always ensure that you comply with any application process entirely. The vacancy notice might specify: how to apply (CV, application form, online application), the length and/or format of the CV, whether a covering letter is required, etc. • Be brief: two A4 pages are usually more than enough, irrespective of your education or experience. Do not exceed three pages. If you hold a degree, include your secondary school qualifications only if relevant to the job in question. • Is your work experience limited? Describe your education and training first; highlight volunteering activities and placements or traineeships. 2. Be clear and concise • Use short sentences. Avoid clichés. Concentrate on the relevant aspects of your training and work experience. • Give specific examples. Quantify your achievements. • Update your CV as your experience develops. Don’t hesitate to remove old information if it does not add value for the position. 3. Always adapt your CV to suit the post you are applying for • Highlight your strengths according to the needs of the employer and focus on the skills that match the job. • Do not include work experience or training which is not relevant to the application. • Explain any breaks in your studies or career giving examples of any transferable skills you might have learned during your break. • Before sending your CV to an employer, check again that...
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...Selecting the Best Person for the Job Having the right people on staff is crucial to the success of an organization. Various selection devices help employers predict which applicants will be successful if hired. These devices aim to be not only valid, but also reliable. Validity is proof that the relationship between the selection device and some relevant job criterion exists. Reliability is an indicator that the device measures the same thing consistently. For example, it would be appropriate to give a keyboarding test to a candidate applying for a job as an administrative assistant. However, it would not be valid to give a keyboarding test to a candidate for a job as a physical education teacher. If a keyboarding test is given to the same individual on two separate occasions, the results should be similar. To be effective predictors, a selection device must possess an acceptable level of consistency. Application forms For most employers, the application form is the first step in the selection process. Application forms provide a record of salient information about applicants for positions, and also furnish data for personnel research. Interviewers may use responses from the application for follow-up questions during an interview. These forms range from requests for basic information, such as names, addresses, and telephone numbers, to comprehensive personal history profiles detailing applicants' education, job experience skills, and accomplishments. According...
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