Time:
The exercise in this module can be completed in about 50 minutes. In total, allowing for discussion, we recommend allowing about 90 minutes for this module.

Aims:
• To identify the purpose of the person specification when recruiting and selecting.
• To identify key principles for drawing up legal and effective Person Specifications.

Group Size:
This module is suitable for use with groups of up to 25 participants.

Useful For:
Line managers and other staff involved in the recruitment and selection process.

You'll Need:
Nothing other than the materials provided.

Notes:
There is a suggested person specification that accompanies these notes (Handout 2). You might like to use this at the end of the exercise to provide a comparison for those the group produce.