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What defines internal recruitment?
Internal recruitment involves selecting and hiring employees from within a business, often through promotions or transfers.
List two methods a business can use to attract internal candidates.
Businesses can attract internal candidates through email notifications and notice boards.
What is a potential disadvantage of internal recruitment?
A potential disadvantage of internal recruitment is the smaller pool of candidates, which may limit diversity and new ideas.
How does external recruitment differ from internal recruitment?
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What is one advantage of external recruitment?
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What is a common method to attract external candidates?
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What can be a downside of hiring external candidates?
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What effect can internal recruitment have on staff morale?
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Study Notes
Internal Recruitment
- Refers to selecting and hiring employees already working within the business.
- Can involve promotions with increased responsibility or lateral moves to different departments.
- Methods to attract candidates include email, notice boards, newsletters, phone calls, and personal recommendations.
- Personal recommendation occurs when an existing employee suggests a suitable candidate for a vacant position.
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Advantages:
- Businesses already know the candidate's capabilities and strengths.
- Cost-effective as there are no advertising or agency fees.
- Boosts morale when employees see promotion opportunities within the organization.
- Less time-consuming as reference checks are often unnecessary.
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Disadvantages:
- Limited pool of candidates.
- Can lead to discontent and demotivation among staff who are not selected.
- May stifle innovation due to a lack of outside perspectives.
- Creates another vacancy as an internal candidate is promoted or moved to a different role.
External Recruitment
- Refers to selecting and hiring employees from outside the organization.
- Methods to attract candidates include advertising, websites, job centers, and recruitment agencies.
- Businesses may use specialist recruitment agencies to find suitable candidates for specific industries.
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Advantages:
- Access to a wider pool of potential candidates with diverse skills and experience.
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Disadvantages:
- Newly hired external candidates require training and may take longer to adapt to the business.
- Can demotivate internal employees who feel they are overlooked for promotions.
- May require specialized training programs to address specific skill gaps.
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This quiz covers the concepts of internal recruitment, including its advantages and disadvantages for businesses. Explore methods for attracting internal candidates and understand the impact of personal recommendations. Assess your knowledge on how internal hiring can affect company morale and innovation.
