| Lesson Plan |
| Grade: |
Date: 25/02/2026 |
| Subject: Business Studies |
| Lesson Topic: stages in the recruitment process: job descriptions, person specifications, job advertisements (including employment agencies and online recruitment) |
Learning Objective/s:
- Describe each stage of the recruitment process, including job descriptions, person specifications and job advertisements.
- Explain how to construct an effective job description and person specification that meet employer needs.
- Compare the advantages and disadvantages of using employment agencies versus online recruitment platforms.
- Apply the key elements of a job advert to produce a brief sample advertisement.
- Evaluate short‑list candidates against a person specification.
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Materials Needed:
- Projector or interactive whiteboard
- Printed flow‑chart handout of the recruitment process
- Job description and person specification worksheets
- Laptop with internet access for online advert demonstration
- Whiteboard markers
- Sticky notes for short‑listing activity
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Introduction:
Start with a quick poll: how many students have applied for a job online? Use their responses to highlight the importance of clear job adverts and link to prior knowledge of job roles. Explain that by the end of the lesson they will be able to design a job description, a person specification and a concise advert, and understand the role of agencies and online platforms.
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Lesson Structure:
- Do‑now (5') – Students list components they think belong in a job advert; share ideas.
- Mini‑lecture (10') – Overview of the recruitment stages, focusing on job description and person specification.
- Guided activity (12') – In pairs, create a job description for a given role using the worksheet.
- Group activity (10') – Develop a person specification from the job description.
- Demonstration (8') – Show how to post an online advert; discuss agency vs. online channels.
- Short‑listing simulation (10') – Students receive sample CVs and use the person specification to shortlist candidates.
- Consolidation quiz (5') – Quick Kahoot/exit ticket on key elements of the recruitment process.
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Conclusion:
Recap the five core stages covered and emphasise how a well‑written description, specification and advert streamline selection. Students complete an exit ticket by writing one key tip for creating effective adverts. For homework, each student drafts a full job advert for a role of their choice, incorporating the elements discussed.
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