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Recruitment

When a company needs to recruit or employ new people, it may decide to advertise the job or  position in the appointments section of a newspaper. People who are interested can then apply for the job by sending in a letter of application or covering letter (US cover letter) and a curriculum vitae or CV (US resume) containing details of their education and experience. A company may also ask candidates to complete a standard   application form. The company's Human Resources department will then select the most suitable applications and prepare a short list of candidates or applicants, who are invited to attend an interview. Another way for the company to hire is by using the services of a recruitment agency (US search firm) who will provide them with a list of suitable candidates.