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The role of communication in recruitment and selection in Australia
journal contribution
posted on 2023-05-26, 11:20 authored by Daly, AJ, Barker, MC, McCarthy, PCIn Australia, unemployment and under-employment continue to be significant issues experienced bymigrants from non-English-speaking backgrounds (NESB). Despite these immigrants having relevant qualifications, skills, and work experience, a high proportion have difficulties in obtaining employment in Australian organisations. Communication or language proficiency has been identified as one of the primary causal factors. Moreover, studies have identified the importance of communication as a key competency sought by managers and recruiters in all job applicants. Given the importance of making employment decisions more objective and measurable to meet anti-discrimination requirements, this study examines the perceptions of managers and recruitment specialists about the communication skills that are essential for successful recruitment and selection. Subsequently, areas for inteNention are highlighted.
History
Publication title
Australian Journal of CommunicationVolume
29Article number
1Number
1Pagination
81-92ISSN
0811-6202Publication status
- Published
Repository Status
- Open