FAQs

All items: Attracting suitable candidates

Can an employer advertise for a replacement for a dismissed employee when that employee is appealing against the dismissal?
Can employers specify a minimum number of years' experience in job advertisements?
Can employers stipulate in job adverts that applications from individuals who have reached, or are approaching, retirement age will not be accepted?
When recruiting to a vacancy can an employer offer a better salary than that offered to existing employees in order to attract candidates?
Is it permissible for an employer to stipulate in a job advert that candidates must be "recent graduates"?
Is it permissible for an employer to state in a job advert that applicants must hold a full driving licence?
If a fixed-term position becomes permanent, should it be offered to the current post-holder, or should the position be advertised first?
Is there a legal requirement for employers to advertise every job vacancy that arises?
Is it unlawful to include a preferred age range in a job advertisement?
Can an employer advertise a position internally and state that only applications from permanent employees will be considered?

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