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(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
• Guidance 2.6 - Recruitment of ex offenders policy
• Template 2.7 - letter to be sent with recruitment plan
• Recruitment Plan