This task requires students to investigate the techniques used by recruiters and employers to
select staff in order to make recommendations for strategies students could use in theirjob
seeking activities. Recruitment has gone well beyond application letter/resume so students
need to be familiar with some of the different ways in which employers will assess them.
The recruitment techniques you choose to investigate may include behavioural interviewing
psychological testing group interviewing, internships. use of Linkedin, video interviewing and
use of mobile platforms in recruitment, onIine profiles vs resumes, cadetships and
internships, networking and the importance of breadth of experience in demonstrating skills.
Students will need to limit their discussion to one or two techniques.
Your report. written in plain English, should be a formal document which outlines the
recruitment strategy and could include current trends, examples (if relevant), any challenges
or issues (if relevant), strategies for applicants. The format of your report should include:
cover page
table of contents
executive summary
introduction
discussion
summary and conclusions
recommendations
See report topic for guidance and a model report with the format to follow.
Marks will be awarded for the comprehensiveness of your research, your awareness of the
contemporary business environment and your audience (jobseekers), and report format and
structure. See the rubric for detail.
Your report should be 1000 words long. Include a word count at the end of your
Recommendations section. Do not include your letter of transmittal, cover page, table of
contents, references or appendices in your word count.