pt. 1: An Essential Guide to Recruitment & Selection. --pt. 2: The Recruitment Challenge. --pt. 3. Writing CVs. --pt. 4. Human Resources Management in Action

Originally produced by TV Choice in 2012

Topics in this program include: recruitment, human resources, workforce, planning, selection, insurance and industry. Videos in this playlist include: --pt. 1: An Essential Guide to Recruitment & Selection. Recruitment should be seen not just as a process of filling vacancies, but as a part of workforce planning generally. The first stage in filling a vacancy is to define the vacancy the job description. The selection procedure varies from simply interviewing people to complex assessment processes involving tests of various kinds. Psychometric tests are supposed to find candidates with the right personality for a job. Many companies also require probationary periods. But why, despite all this, does recruitment so often go wrong? --pt. 2: The Recruitment Challenge. Insurance company Centor claims the success or failure of its business hinges on the ability and attitude of their people. They need a “Centor person” to fit in with the culture of the firm. But how do they find this Centor person? --pt. 3. Writing CVs. Putting together your curriculum vitae is a vital part of a job application but why do most people get it wrong? Neil Taylor presents the dos and donts of writing a CV and covering letter. Youve got to grab the readers attention. But whatever you do, dont say youre a “passionate team player. --pt. 4. Human Resources Management in Action. A case study of the Centor Insurance Company

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