Define the role and who you need
You’ve identified the vacancy you need to fill. Now it’s time to work out what the role involves in more detail. How can you attract the right person for the job if you don’t know what you’ll expect them to do? This is where creating a clear job description and person specification will ensure you find and keep a strong recruit.
Check among your permanent, casual and temporary staff to see if you can recruit internally through a promotion or transfer. Preparing your employees for more challenging roles and growing the future leaders of your business involves a good succession plan. The benefits are:
With so many qualifications, frameworks and training types available, knowing what's needed can be hard. Visit our page on understanding Scottish qualifications for a range of resources to make things simpler.