Evaluation of sources for employment related purpose

This study evaluates various sources for employment related purpose and provides information about LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Indeed, and The Muse. It also discusses the ideal job of a human resource assistant and provides a job description and person specification for the role.

PREPARING
FOR SUCCESS

Contents
INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................................3
TASK 1......................................................................................................................................3
Evaluation of sources for employment related purpose.........................................................3
TASK 2......................................................................................................................................6
Ideal job..................................................................................................................................6
Job description.......................................................................................................................7
Person specification...............................................................................................................8
Resource availability..............................................................................................................9
CONCLUSION..........................................................................................................................9
REFERENCES.........................................................................................................................10

INTRODUCTION
To make a bright career individual must concentrate on their available resources.
Present study will evaluate various resources for employment related purpose. Furthermore,
job description and personal specification will be prepared for human resource assistant ideal
job. It will further explain resources availability during graduation and their uses.
TASK 1
Evaluation of sources for employment related purpose
Each person aims to get good job after completing their education. After graduation
person finds some job opportunities from their individual can start their career. There are
various sources through which individual can get information about employment and can
move ahead in their career (Figgou, 2020). These are described as below:
LinkedIn
This is most popular networking sites that is mostly used by job seekers and
employers both. This is the site that gives information about company, its potential, co-
workers potential and working areas. By this way person can review own potential against
the vacant post and can apply for suitable job (Westat–Lebanon, 2020).
Advantage
 This is the network site that creates more networking opportunities for users. By using
this website employers can evaluate ability of candidates and can hire the best and
deserving candidate in organisation.
 LinkedIn gives new updates to all users and categorise the information according to
industry hence applicant can easily apply in relevant industry. By using this
application individual can share their experiences and advices to sectors to gain more
opportunities (Azad,Ali and Sahidullah, 2020).
 Profile update option is another great advantage of this LinkedIn application or source
as potential candidates can view the requirements of professionals and they can
update their profile accordingly so that more employers can make contact with them.
Individual can get virtual idea about profile making on this site and individual can

update own profile accordingly. This would help in adding more information about
background of previous job and experience as well.
 This works as search tool as individual can get information about interviewers, hiring
process etc. That becomes easy to get suitable job (Alagappan, 2020).
Disadvantage
 User who is using first time this LinkedIn site face many issues, profile setting for the
first time is quite difficult as many components are involved into it. Individual must
have profile and profile strength. User need to spend too much time to create a
professional profile. Hence this is very time consuming process and it is difficult to
use for beginners.
 As there are many content available hence it sometimes decrease interest of others on
their LinkedIn profile. If person is sharing too much information then no one will take
interest into it. Employer may feel frustrated if they found user with overloaded
content (Haenggli and Hirschi, 2020).
Glassdoor
User who is using that site have option to submit their feedback. Thisis the site that
gives information related to interview questions, salaries etc. Individual can gain detail about
benefit of employee in particular company, culture of firm etc.
Advantage
 One of the main advantage is using this application is that it gives all detail about
questions that would be asked by employer in interview round. Employers post their
previous interview round to indicate others about the process of recruitment. User can
not comment on this interview round but can get idea about entire process. There is
detail about criteria of selection (Alagappan, 2020).
 GlassDoor is the site on which job seeker can get information about salaries offered
by employer. Salaries are highly depended upon the experience of person, abilities
and educational background. Individual can add these elements as base to assume
how much salary will be offered by employer to them in particular industry.
 Position review is another benefit of using Glassdoor site, In this site person can get
review of employers about particular post. That means they share their expectation
with candidate who is going to apply for particular vacant post. They share the4ri own

decisions and opinions so that deserving candidate apply for the post (Azad, Ali and
Sahidullah, 2020).
Disadvantage
 Poor advance searching facility is the major drawback of this site. There is minimum
filter option. Due to which many times employer fails to get most deserving
candidates out of available many.
 Absence of employee verification system is the major drawback that sometimes
creates problem for employee to get suitable job at right place. As individual can
submit their review once in a year that means if initially person is happy and later on
if individual is facing any trouble then this experience cannot be shared. Hence
individual cannot trust on its reviews (8 essential resources for researching your next
employer, 2018).
Indeed
Indeed is another popular site that provides information of employment to most of the
users. It is first job aggregator that has large number of users. Indeed now have become the
big platform that is operating in 28 languages. It has access in around 60 countries hence it
can offer job to large number of needy people (Westat–Lebanon, N.H., 2020).
Advantage
 Customer service feature of Indeed is amazing, it not only helps the users to search
suitable job but also supports in making your professional resumes.
 Indeed provides amazing recommendation to individual when person search about
new job. It guides the person so that individual can click on right job as per their
experience and qualities (Figgou, 2020).
 It works with streamline job searching process hence user can eliminate useless links
and can move to right job site. Email feature of Indeed is another great advantage of it
as it updates users about the suitable job and employer responses.
Disadvantage
 Poor layout is drawback of this site as it sometimes make the user negative towards
the application. Its layout is not that much aesthetical as other websites have.

 This works as job listening tool , it is not that much efficient in working as other job
sites are working (8 essential resources for researching your next employer, 2018).
The Muse
This is another career resource where person can search for suitable job.
Advantage
 By using this site individual can find links of social media of company where person
can get more information about company and its working process.
 It provides advice and career opportunities both so that individual can move on right
path.
Disadvantage
 Charge of this site is very high that is the reason that people do not use it frequently.
 Results does not matter in this site that means whether u are using it once or twice u
will have pay whether u have got job or not.
TASK 2
Ideal job
I have completed my graduation in commerce. After completing my graduation I have
done my MBA (Masters in business administration in Human resource field). I want to work
as human resource assistant in big organisation. HR is responsible for hiring of good talent
and retaining employees so that productivity of firm can be raised. Human resource assistant
needs to look upon the performance of each employee in business and have to take care of
their needs (Golden and Eddleston, 2020). If person is happy in the firm then individual will
work better. Hence management of employees is the responsibility of human resource
department in company. I have undertaken the courses from the varied management institute
to enhance the skills and proficiency to excel human resource proficiency. Hence, I have also
undertaken the internship from competent organisation that has helped me to grow my skills
in the more effective manner. In the internship, I have learnt varied things that can assist me
to do the things in proper mode. With the help of this internship, I have enhanced my skills
and also developed managerial skill that assist me to manage the all over activities. This kind
of the learning has helped to develop my future capabilities. So, I felt that I have better
knowledge and skill to carry out the Human Resource working. This is the field that is very

challenging because nature and behaviour of each person is different hence management of
employees is not so easy. For that HR must be discipline and must be dedicated towards
work. Apart from this, there must have knowledge about HR policies and practices so that
employee management can be done effectively. With the help of undertaking HR courses I
can able to do the things in proper and efficient mode.
I studied about human resource management and worked as part time workers in HR
department in small medium organisation. This is an interesting area to work for me.
Working as a part time worker in HR department in a small organization helped, he to learn
and different categories and work of HR. one of the main benefit of working within a small
organization was that now I have knowledge of different kinds of work which is carried out
within a HR department. This has increased by focus towards of becoming a HR assistant
within a big organization. Not only this working within a small organization also helped in
gaining more knowledge and understanding about different kinds of HR policies and
practices. Development of required knowledge and skills in his field has also helped in
increasing my interest in this field and has made me more confident and determined that I
want to become a HR assistant. Hence my ideal job is to become HR assistant in company
(Rossenkhan, Au and Ahmed, 2020).
Job description
Job description is the written document that describes skills, role, and responsibility of
person to work on particular position. This helps to having up to date, accurate,
professionally written job description in critical aspect to enterprise ability to attract the
qualified candidates, establish job performance standards and also helps to set the goals to
meet out the legal requirements. Job description helps in identifying education, qualification
which is required for desired post, roles and responsibilities that person is required to fulfil in
a mych better and appropriate manner. Here Job description of HR assistant has been
explained in detail manner:
Job Description: Human resource assistant
Overview
An organisation hires talented human resource manager who is specialised in handling
employee related activities and has capability to deal with HR related issues effectively.
HR assistant must be work as coordinator between top and middle level management.
Responsibilities and role: Main roles and responsibilities of an HR assistant are:

recruitment, record maintenance and payroll processing, and provide clerical support to all
employees. Clear specification of roles and responsibilities of an HR manager are as
follows:
 HR assistant is responsible for arranging training for workers. HR assistant need to
analyses requirement of training and have to arrange sections accordingly so that
lacking areas of workers can be improved and individual can perform their job role
effectively.
 HR assistant to the organisation is responsible to frame out rules and regulations in
proper mode that can assist to lead things in effective and efficient mode. By
framing out the better policies the all employees can able to do their work in
specialised manner.
 To conduct meeting with all staff members is the responsibility of HR assistant, as
individual will have to play the role of meeting organiser. All staff needs to take
part in meeting so that discussion on current HR policies can be held (Haenggli and
Hirschi, 2020).
 HR assistant is responsible for evaluating employee performance and reporting to
HR head. This is essential responsibility of person as individual will have to report
to senior HR about working performance of each candidate so that promotion
decision can be taken accordingly.
 Develop team bonding among all team members is the responsibility of HR
assistant. Individual will have to ensure that all employees are happy and they are
interacting with each other properly.
 HR of the enterprise is responsible to hire the skilled and competent employees
who are able to carry out their job in the proficient aspect. Hence, effective
employees aid to carry out the entire task in the effectively mode. It leads to build
positive environment and also assist in to gain competitive advancement.
 Maintain records of employees and take care of their wages is another
responsibility of HR assistant in organisation. Human resource assistant will have
to keep record of all workers their age, profile, eligibility. After that monthly salary
distribution process must be done carefully that is the responsibility of HR
assistant.

Educational qualification
 Candidate must have completed their graduation.
 Must have master degree in human resource management.
Skills and knowledge
 Must have knowledge of computer and using software especially MS Office, email
and related business and communication tools.
 Must have great communication skill
 Must have complete knowledge of HR functionalities and best practises.
 Should have strong knowledge of decision-making and problem-solving skills.
 HR assistant should be able to work under pressure and meets tight deadlines.
 Must be able to accurately follow instructions provided to them in an appropriated and
expected manner.
Person specification
Person specification can be defined as essential aspects that become the bases of
selection of person in company. This is one of the effective way that aids to make the process
of interviewing more refined and streamlined. It allows them to match themselves as per the
suitability of the job and not just as per skills. It describes qualities, skills, educational criteria
that make the person able to perform their duties in efficient manner. This is essential as it
specify the potential of person to do that job well (Rossenkhan, Au and Ahmed, 2020).
Skills Specification Essential Met
Knowledge HR assistant must have knowledge of
HR policies
HR assistant must have technical
knowledge
HR assistant must have knowledge of
managing employees and their quarries
They must have IT and HR system
knowledge as well
Should have complete knowledge of
best practice recruitment and selection
methods
Yes
Yes
Yes
Experience 1 year experience of working HR Yes

assistant
More than 2 year experience Yes
Skills Communication skill
Technical skill
Relationship building skill
Problem solving skill
Team handling skill
Conflict resolution skill
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Personal qualities Should be confident working with
people at all the levels of a business
HR assistant should be flexible and
should be able to share knowledge and
experience
Should be patient, approachable,
diplomatic and should also have ability
to stay calm in any kind of situation
Yes
Yes
Yes
Educational
attainment
Should have appropriate standard of
degree in minimum of 3 GCSE’s grade
C or above including maths.
Yes
Values HR assistant should accept Values and
Ethos of the organization
Should have the ability to work within
organizational policies and procedures
to meet administrative tasks and
deadlines.
Should be able to commit to anti-
oppressive and anti-discriminatory
practice.
Yes
Yes
Yes
Others (optional) HR assistant might require to travel or
visit to other organizations for business
or official purpose because of which
they are should have driving knowledge
Yes Yes

and should own a driving license.
Resource availability
It is extremely important to identify resources that are available and can be used by a
person for searching for their idle job. College placement is considered as essential source of
employment for the candidate who has completed their graduation from renowned university.
Person who has received great marks or scores is eligible to get placement from University.
That is the most popular source of employment through which person can start their career. In
their college duration person can spend appropriate time in library to read books and know
more about companies. In the college student must be connected with teacher so that they can
help them to tackle each task. With help of teachers, the student can have idea about the latest
information sources and ideas etc.
In the present era, the company wants to hire those individual who are skilled and
talented. This can be achieved if the student continually looks over his knowledge and
proficiency. Thus, practices and discipline to accomplish something can be helpful to get the
proper and better result. This would be better in presenting own self in great manner in front
of employer when they come for college placement (Haenggli and Hirschi, 2020). Companies
like to hire such candidates those who have adequate knowledge and have got good score in
college. Hence it is essential spend time on library and with books so that knowledge and
skills can be developed to utilise this resources properly. With help of gaining the
information from this kind of sources can be one of the effective way to enhance knowledge
and to be prepare for the future task in the proficient aspect.
Apart from this, graduate student needs to attend class on regular bases. By attending
the class on the regular basis, the student can able to enhance their knowledge in terms to lot
of things. This is considered as source of gaining information. By this way person can get
more information about job responsibilities and can perform it well in companies. Apart from
this, college students, teachers are another source through which skills can be improved. By
interacting with them on regular bases person can know more about outside environment and
can prepare own self for this environment. Student must have idea about the surrounding as
this is also part of knowledge management. By gathering knowledge with this type of sources
can be one of the effective way to become successful in future.

There are various other kinds of resource available to a person that can be used for
finding my ideal job of Human resource assistant. One of the most common resource easily
available of online job boards. Online job boards can help a person to search for their ideal
job in a proper manner. There are various kinds of job boards available that can be used for
searching for deaired idle job. Monster.com is one of the most common online job searching
websites that can be used for searching for a desired and idle job. I will register on one of the
online job board, build my resume and update skills that I have. this will help me in selecting
all the jobs that are suitable for me. It is one of the most effective resource of search of
human resource assistant job in a big organization. Professional networking sites like
LinkedIn is another best available resource that can be used by individuals for searching for
their idle job. I will login to one of the most commonly used Professional networking sites
i.e. LinkedIn which top employers post job vacancies present within their organization.
Building an account on LinkedIn will help in searching for my ideal job of human resource
assistant in a large organizations.
CONCLUSION
From the above study it can be concluded that individual needs to focus on their
studies and have to utilise available resources in effective manner so that individual can get
employment soon. LinkedIn, indeed are many job sites that give information about employers
and working areas. By this way person can prepare own profile and can get more
employment opportunities soon. Individual needs to develop understanding about job roles
and have to use their academic resources in effective manner so that individual can present
own self in front of employer properly and can get career opportunities after completing their
graduation.

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