M1 Compare the purposes of the different documents used in the selection and recruitment process of a given organisation.

This assignment will contain the comparisons of different documents used within the selection and recruitment process. It outlines their purpose and the usefulness. I will be looking at the documents used by Gloucestershire College when they are looking at recruiting for a job.

Type of Document | Purpose of Document | Use by Candidate | Use by Employer | Job Description | The purpose is to give information to prospective candidates about what the job actually involves by giving the purpose of the job and the types of responsibilities and duties that will be expected as part of the job. Some key elements almost always included: * Date of issue * Department/Location * Education and Qualifications * Name of compiler and approver * Responsibilities * Responsibility to who * Scope of post * Terms * Title of Job | Candidate will use a Job description to find out information about the job they are actually applying for. The Candidate will also use the job description to see an accurate account of the main duties and responsibilities of the post. It is also a way candidates will use to assess their ability to perform the job and help them to decide if they wish to apply for it. | Job descriptions help organisations better their understanding of the experience and skill base needed to enhance the success of the company. They also help the company see what the role is and may be able to refer back to it if their applicant/employee is not fulfilling their role. | Job Advert | A Job advert is used to give the potential applicant a quick overview of the job and they can also be used to show that there is a job on offer. It can be a small advert in a shop window or one on the website of the organisation looking for an