Info for employers - Selection of the right candidate
We suggest that you plan recruitment early in the year. Most Employers have difficulty with forward planning due to the unpredictable nature and short-term workloads associated with our industry.
However, where possible, the month of April might be considered as a good starting point. This will allow some opportunity for you to speak with local schools about prospective candidates and obtain references before the summer holiday break.
ETT employ staff to help support and guide you with recruitment and selection, so please feel free to contact us at any time to discuss your apprentice recruitment needs.
Early planning is a factor that contributes towards the successful selection, recruitment and retention of an Apprentice.
Structured Interviews
Interviews are a necessary part of the recruitment process, taken together with reference checks, you will improve the likelihood of a successful appointment of an apprentice. The more preparation you do for the interview, the easier it will be for both you and the candidate.
Plan the questions
- Use information from the candidate's application form or CV to prepare a set of questions.
- Look for any gaps in education or employment, or things that don't seem to add up.
- Beware of possible discrimination in the questions you ask, which could mean you miss the best candidate and may be unlawful.
- Know the job description and person specification really well so that your questions help you compare candidates.
- If two or more people are interviewing, decide who will deal with what topics.
- Think about what information candidates may want about the job and your organisation.
- The following link will provide further useful information to help with your plans for an interview http://www.nibusinessinfo.co.uk