Introduction & Overview
Understanding the job and profiling the ideal person
Introduction
Using the Job Description & Person Specification
Job Description
Person Specification
How to avoid discrimination in Job Descriptions and Person Specifications
Conducting an analysis of the job
Cross Check with the CPSA Codes of Practice
Summary of Key Points
Selection Options
Introduction
The effectiveness of assessment methods
Effective use of selection options
Case Studies
Cross Check with the CPSA Codes of Practice
Summary of Key Points
Attracting the Right Person
Introduction
Deciding on an approach to attract candidates
Features of effective job advertisements
Types of advertising
Equality of opportunity in selection advertising
Advertising & The Official Languages Act 2003
Cross Check with the CPSA Codes of Practice
Summary of Key Points
Application and Shortlisting
Introduction
Application forms
Managing the application process
Shortlisting applications
The Five elements of an effective shortlisting process
Cross Check with the CPSA Codes of Practice
Summary of Key Points
The Interview
Introduction
Types of interviews
The elements of an effective interview
Arrangements by the HR team
Other interview situations
Supplementing the interview with other sources of information
Cross Check with the CPSA Codes of Practice
Summary of Key Points
References,Medicals & Other checks
Introduction
References
Eligibility
Medical assessments
Other relevant checks
Appendices
A:
Competency Frameworks
B:
Sample Job Description
& Person Specification
C:
Special Needs Identification
Questionnaire
D:
Accommodations for candidates with
special needs
E:
Job Advertisements
F:
Sample Short-listing
record sheet
G:
Candidate Information
Booklet
H:
Interview Question
Dictionary
I:
Note Taking
J:
Summary Comments
K:
Freedom of Information
L:
Credit for proficiency
in the Irish Language
Useful References and Links
References
Useful Contacts
Professional Bodies
Useful Websites
Appendix F
Sample Short-Listing Record Sheet
Click
here
to view a sample Short-Listing Record Sheet.
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