10 Questions
Which of the following is an example of internal recruitment?
Promoting someone from within the organization
Which of the following is an example of external recruitment?
Hiring someone from outside the organization
Which method of selection involves placing job advertisements in newspapers and electronic media?
Job Post
Which method of selection involves hiring executive positions only?
Recruiters/Headhunters
Which method of selection involves employees referring acquaintances for job openings?
Employee referral/word of Mouth System
Match the following recruitment methods with their descriptions:
Job Post = A method of selection where job positions are advertised Recruiters / Headhunters = Involves campus recruiters, executive search firms, and employment agencies Employee referral / Word of Mouth System = Method where current employees refer acquaintances for job positions Direct Mail = A method of selection where job openings are communicated through mail
Match the following recruitment types with their definitions:
Internal Recruitment = Promoting or transferring someone from within the organization External Recruitment = Hiring someone from outside the organization, usually for lower-level positions
Match the following ways to respond to ads with their descriptions:
Respond by calling = Applicants respond to the ad by making a phone call Apply-in-person ads = Applicants directly apply at the location specified in the ad Send resume ads = Applicants send their resumes as a response to the ad Blind box = Method used by companies like iPhone inc. where applicants don't know the company they're applying to
Match the following terms with their definitions:
Recruitment = The process of searching for and securing applicants for various job positions Competitive = Open for anyone Non- Competitive = Limited to certain individuals Point of purchase (POP) = A method of recruitment
Match the following types of recruiters with their target audience:
Campus recruiters = Target students at educational institutions Executive search firms = Focus on hiring for executive positions Employment Agencies = Target a wide range of job seekers
Study Notes
Internal Recruitment
- Internal recruitment is when a company fills job openings with existing employees.
External Recruitment
- External recruitment is when a company fills job openings with candidates from outside the organization.
Methods of Selection
- Advertising involves placing job advertisements in newspapers and electronic media to attract candidates.
- Executive search firms specialize in hiring executive positions only.
- Employee referral programs involve employees referring acquaintances for job openings.
Recruitment Methods
- Internal advertising: advertising job openings to existing employees.
- External advertising: advertising job openings to the general public.
- Employee referrals: employees referring acquaintances for job openings.
- Executive search: hiring executive positions only.
- Recruitment agencies: private firms that match candidates with job openings.
- Walk-ins: applicants visiting a company's premises to inquire about job openings.
Recruitment Types
- Open recruitment: when job openings are advertised to the general public.
- Closed recruitment: when job openings are advertised to a specific group of people, such as existing employees.
Responding to Ads
- Fax response: responding to job ads by faxing a resume or application.
- Email response: responding to job ads by emailing a resume or application.
- Online response: responding to job ads by submitting a resume or application through a company's website.
Recruitment Terms
- Job board: a website or platform where job openings are posted.
- Job description: a detailed outline of a job's responsibilities and requirements.
- Job specification: a detailed outline of the qualifications and skills required for a job.
Types of Recruiters
- Executive recruiters: specialize in hiring executive positions only.
- Staffing recruiters: specialize in hiring temporary or contract workers.
- General recruiters: recruit for a wide range of job openings and industries.
Test your knowledge on recruitment, selection, and placement in industrial organizational psychology. Assess your understanding of internal and external recruitment methods, as well as the importance of attracting qualified candidates for various job positions.
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