Recruitment and Selection

The basic level test for recruitment and selection is predicated on fundamental principles and practices central to the initiation and maintenance of the employment lifecycle in the UK. It begins with delving into the core of the job analysis process, an exercise essential to discern the requisite skills and qualifications pivotal for any professional role. Candidates' understanding of this critical first step is tested, ensuring they grasp its role in laying the groundwork for every subsequent stage of recruitment and selection.

Progressing through the test, candidates encounter questions designed to identify common and effective sourcing methods in today's recruitment landscape emphasising the increasingly important role of social media as a modern and dynamic talent acquisition platform. The test further evaluates candidates' knowledge of the sequential steps following the resume screening, such as initial phone screenings integral to pre-qualifying candidates for cultural fit and role suitability.
 

Structured interviews, an essential stock-in-trade of the recruiter, figure prominently in the test, gauging candidates' insight into ensuring consistent, fair, and objective candidate assessments. A pivotal goal of this phase is to enable new interviewers to apply a level of standardisation to their interviewing techniques, which the test aims to reinforce through scenario-based queries.
 

Finally, the onboarding process—a crucial factor in employee retention and role adaptation—is addressed, assessing the candidates' understanding of best practices for integrating new hires into an organisation. By the conclusion of this basic level test, candidates are expected to demonstrate a foundational comprehension of these essential recruitment and selection processes, laying a groundwork for effective practice in their HR roles.