Employee Recruitment Methods in Industrial-Organizational Psychology

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What is recruitment defined as?

Training existing employees

Firing employees from an organization

Hiring employees for a job (correct)

Evaluating employee performance

What are some methods used in employee recruitment according to the text?

Job Fairs and Social Media (correct)

Employee Evaluation and Promotion

Online Job Training Programs

Product Marketing Strategies

What is the purpose of a realistic job preview in recruitment?

To discourage applicants from applying

To provide misleading information about the job

To showcase only positive aspects of the job

To give candidates an accurate view of the job (correct)

What are advantages of structured interviews in employee selection according to the text?

Consistent and fair assessment of candidates Signup and view all the answers

What does external recruitment involve?

Hiring new employees from outside the organization Signup and view all the answers

Why is it mentioned that recruiting employees from outside the organization brings 'new blood, new ideas'?

To ensure diversity in the organizational culture Signup and view all the answers

What was the percentage of external hires recruited through print media in large organizations in 2012?

2.3% Signup and view all the answers

According to recruiters, how was print advertising rated as a recruitment method in a survey conducted in 2007?

Least effective Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of directing applicants to send résumés to a blind box?

To get a physical look at the applicant Signup and view all the answers

In what year did recruiters rate news paper advertising as one of the most effective recruitment avenues?

2002 Signup and view all the answers

Why are recruitment ads asking applicants to send résumés to a blind box effective?

To screen applicants quickly Signup and view all the answers

What was the percentage of external hires recruited through print media in large organizations in a similar survey conducted in 1997?

28.7% Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of posting job vacancy notices in places like store windows and bulletin boards?

Targets people who frequent the business Signup and view all the answers

Why might a company choose not to disclose its name when looking for new employees?

To prevent rumors from spreading Signup and view all the answers

How does providing detailed job descriptions in recruitment ads impact potential applicants?

Increases the likelihood of them applying Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for job vacancy notices to be posted where customers frequent?

To ensure high visibility Signup and view all the answers

Which factor influences the probability of applicants applying for a job according to the text?

Describing the job realistically Signup and view all the answers

What impact does including information about the selection process have on job applicants?

Increases trust in the organization Signup and view all the answers

What was rated as the most effective recruitment method in a survey of 450 HR professionals?

Employee referrals Signup and view all the answers

In which survey did CareerXRoads find that about 25% of all external hires were referred by a current employee?

2013 Sources of Hire survey Signup and view all the answers

What method of recruitment involves an organization sending mass mailings about job openings to potential applicants?

Direct mail Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of Internet recruiting efforts?

Listing job openings and allowing applicants to apply online Signup and view all the answers

How are employer-based websites utilized in the recruitment process?

Listing job openings and requirements, allowing resume uploads Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant increase observed in employee referrals from 1997 to 2013 according to CareerXRoads?

25% to 19.7% Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a job board?

To host job openings for organizations and resumes for applicants. Signup and view all the answers

Which social media platform is mainly used for professional connections?

LinkedIn Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a job fair?

To connect employers and many applicants at one location. Signup and view all the answers

How are interviews typically scheduled after online tests on job sites?

Through electronic means if the applicant is qualified. Signup and view all the answers

What calculation determines the effectiveness of a recruitment campaign?

Amount spent on advertising divided by number of qualified applicants. Signup and view all the answers

Which activity does Facebook primarily facilitate in the context of recruitment?

Reaching friends and family. Signup and view all the answers