This Merit grade requires you to analyse three documents used in recruitment and selection.
What information is contained in each document and why?
You will have to explain the purpose of:
The Covering
Letter
This is used to
outline why you are suitable for a job.
The applicant can highlight any particular skills that they have which will be relevant to the job.
What will the recruiter be looking for in a covering letter?
The job seeker can highlight personal strengths in the covering letter and leave out weaknesses.
What are the other advantages and disadvantages of a covering letter to a job seeker and employer?
Explain why.
Your employment history, qualifications and interests on two sides of A4.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of a CV to a job seeker and employer?
Explain why.
All applicants complete an identical form.
A standard
set of questions and boxes.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of an application form to a job seeker and employer?Easier for organisation to compare candidates.
Paper forms cost money to print, post and process.
Finally, explain the major differences between the three documents.
