Recruiting a Personal Assistant The resources are structured so that you can read guidance to explain what you need to know, then apply this by using the templates. Guidance 2.1 - writing a job description and person specification Template 2.1(a) - preparing your job description Template 2.1(b) - job description and person specification Guidance 2.2 - writing recruitment job adverts Template 2.2(a) - job advert Template 2.2(b) - PA application form Guidance 2.3 - sifting and shortlisting applications Template 2.3(a) - letter inviting an applicant to interview Template 2.3(b) - letter informing an application that they have not been successful Guidance 2.4 - interviewing skills Template 2.4(a) - examples of interview questions Template 2.4(b) - letter informing a candidate that they were unsuccessful after interview Guidance 2.5 - avoiding discrimination in PA employment