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In the context of Human Resources, what is the primary aim of recruitment efforts?
In the context of Human Resources, what is the primary aim of recruitment efforts?
- To discourage individuals from applying for jobs.
- To delay the hiring process as much as possible.
- To minimize the number of individuals applying for jobs.
- To attract a sufficient number of qualified individuals in a timely manner. (correct)
Which of the following best describes the initial step in the recruitment process?
Which of the following best describes the initial step in the recruitment process?
- Reviewing applications after they have been submitted.
- Human resource planning. (correct)
- Advertising open positions to potential candidates.
- Conducting external recruitment methods.
What document formally initiates the recruitment process by specifying details such as job title and department?
What document formally initiates the recruitment process by specifying details such as job title and department?
- Employee requisition. (correct)
- Employee handbook.
- Company newsletter.
- Performance review.
What is the key difference between recruitment methods and recruitment sources?
What is the key difference between recruitment methods and recruitment sources?
Which internal recruitment method involves informing current employees about potential job openings within the company?
Which internal recruitment method involves informing current employees about potential job openings within the company?
What is the primary advantage of using employee referrals as a recruitment method?
What is the primary advantage of using employee referrals as a recruitment method?
Why might an organization choose external recruitment over internal promotions?
Why might an organization choose external recruitment over internal promotions?
For which type of roles are high schools and vocational schools typically a good source of external recruitment?
For which type of roles are high schools and vocational schools typically a good source of external recruitment?
What makes community colleges a valuable recruitment source for employers?
What makes community colleges a valuable recruitment source for employers?
What does 'poaching' refer to in the context of recruitment?
What does 'poaching' refer to in the context of recruitment?
What is 'boomeranging' in the context of recruitment?
What is 'boomeranging' in the context of recruitment?
What characteristic makes military personnel an attractive recruitment pool?
What characteristic makes military personnel an attractive recruitment pool?
Why might a company consider hiring ex-offenders?
Why might a company consider hiring ex-offenders?
What impact has mobile technology had on recruitment practices?
What impact has mobile technology had on recruitment practices?
What's one primary benefit of using virtual job fairs for recruitment?
What's one primary benefit of using virtual job fairs for recruitment?
What is the main function of a corporate career website in the recruitment process?
What is the main function of a corporate career website in the recruitment process?
How can weblogs, or blogs, be utilized in the recruitment process?
How can weblogs, or blogs, be utilized in the recruitment process?
How do general-purpose job boards enhance the job search process for candidates?
How do general-purpose job boards enhance the job search process for candidates?
What benefit do niche websites primarily offer in recruitment?
What benefit do niche websites primarily offer in recruitment?
What type of worker do hourly job sites primarily target to recruit?
What type of worker do hourly job sites primarily target to recruit?
How do organizations commonly utilize media advertising in traditional external recruitment?
How do organizations commonly utilize media advertising in traditional external recruitment?
What is the distinguishing feature of private employment agencies, often called 'headhunters'?
What is the distinguishing feature of private employment agencies, often called 'headhunters'?
How do public employment agencies differ from private ones?
How do public employment agencies differ from private ones?
When are recruiters most often utilized by companies for recruitment?
When are recruiters most often utilized by companies for recruitment?
What is the key advantage of participating in job fairs for employers?
What is the key advantage of participating in job fairs for employers?
What is the primary purpose of internships in recruitment?
What is the primary purpose of internships in recruitment?
What is the main focus of executive search firms in recruitment?
What is the main focus of executive search firms in recruitment?
What is one of the main services offered by professional organizations for recruitment?
What is one of the main services offered by professional organizations for recruitment?
When is an organization most likely to attract unsolicited applicants?
When is an organization most likely to attract unsolicited applicants?
What potential drawback should companies consider when using open houses for recruitment?
What potential drawback should companies consider when using open houses for recruitment?
What is the key goal of 'event recruiting' for a company?
What is the key goal of 'event recruiting' for a company?
What's a typical condition under which companies use sign-on bonuses?
What's a typical condition under which companies use sign-on bonuses?
What is the primary objective behind the use of competitive games as a recruitment method?
What is the primary objective behind the use of competitive games as a recruitment method?
Why should recruitment methods and sources be tailored to each firm's specific needs?
Why should recruitment methods and sources be tailored to each firm's specific needs?
Considering labor market conditions, how does high demand and low supply affect wages in specialized sectors?
Considering labor market conditions, how does high demand and low supply affect wages in specialized sectors?
What characterizes 'passive' job seekers in the recruitment environment?
What characterizes 'passive' job seekers in the recruitment environment?
Why is it important to emphasize non-discriminatory practices during recruitment?
Why is it important to emphasize non-discriminatory practices during recruitment?
What kind of employee data should be preserved to ensure fairness in the U.S.
What kind of employee data should be preserved to ensure fairness in the U.S.
According to the U.S. Labor Department, how long should companies retain job applicant data if they have over 100 employees?
According to the U.S. Labor Department, how long should companies retain job applicant data if they have over 100 employees?
When dealing with the OFCCP, what demographic records must employers compile?
When dealing with the OFCCP, what demographic records must employers compile?
From an OFCCP perspective, what primarily defines an individual as an 'Internet Applicant'?
From an OFCCP perspective, what primarily defines an individual as an 'Internet Applicant'?
Which of the following is a typical alternative to recruitment?
Which of the following is a typical alternative to recruitment?
What is the potential benefit for an organization from promoting current employees?
What is the potential benefit for an organization from promoting current employees?
What is the most commonly used method for meeting short-term fluctuations in work volume, serving as an alternative to hiring?
What is the most commonly used method for meeting short-term fluctuations in work volume, serving as an alternative to hiring?
What does 'onshoring' refer to as an alternative to recruitment?
What does 'onshoring' refer to as an alternative to recruitment?
What is 'reshoring' in a global context of recruitment?
What is 'reshoring' in a global context of recruitment?
What is the primary distinction between outsourcing and offshoring?
What is the primary distinction between outsourcing and offshoring?
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Recruitment
Recruitment
Attracting individuals on a timely basis, in sufficient numbers, with appropriate qualifications, encouraging them to apply for jobs.
Employee Requisition
Employee Requisition
A document that specifies job title, department, date employee is needed and other details.
Recruitment methods
Recruitment methods
Means by which potential employees can be attracted to the firm.
Recruitment sources
Recruitment sources
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Job posting
Job posting
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Job bidding
Job bidding
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Poaching
Poaching
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Boomeranging
Boomeranging
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Mobile recruiting
Mobile recruiting
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Virtual job fair
Virtual job fair
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Weblogs (Blogs)
Weblogs (Blogs)
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.Jobs
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Niche Sites
Niche Sites
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Media Advertising
Media Advertising
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Private Employment Agencies
Private Employment Agencies
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Public Employment Agencies
Public Employment Agencies
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Competitive Games
Competitive Games
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Open Houses
Open Houses
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Sign-On Bonuses
Sign-On Bonuses
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Promotion from Within
Promotion from Within
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Onshoring
Onshoring
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Reshoring
Reshoring
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Outsourcing
Outsourcing
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Offshoring
Offshoring
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Active job seekers
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Passive candidates
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Study Notes
Recruitment
- It is the strategic process of attracting qualified individuals in a timely manner and sufficient numbers, encouraging them to apply for jobs
Recruitment process
- Involves both external and internal environmental factors
- Begins with human resource planning, followed by considering alternatives
- Employee requisition is key, leading to internal and external sourcing and methods
Employee Requisition
- Signals the start of recruitment
- It includes job title, department, date employee is needed, and other specific job details
Recruitment Methods and Sources
- Methods refer to how potential employees are attracted
- Sources are where qualified candidates are located
Internal Recruitment Methods
- Utilizes tools like human resource databases
- Job posting to inform employees of openings
- Job bidding allowing internal applications
- Employee referrals
Job Posting and Bidding
- Job posting informs employees of existing openings
- Job bidding allows individuals within the organization to apply
Employee Referrals
- Considered the primary way workers find jobs
- Referrals tend to be better qualified and stay employed longer
- Incentives are used to encourage employee referrals
- Employee enlistment can also occur
External Recruitment
- Utilized to fill entry-level positions
- Acquire skills not available internally
- Allows to obtain employees with different backgrounds
External Recruitment Sources
- High schools and vocational schools are a source
- Community colleges are another
- Competitors in the labor market
- Former employees
- Unemployed workers
High & Vocational Schools
- Good source for clerical and entry-level employees
- Some companies partner and loan employees to schools
Community Colleges
- Are attuned to local employment needs
- Provide graduates with marketable skills
Colleges & Universities
- Important for finding professional, technical, and management staff
- Placement directors, faculty, and administrators are valuable contacts
Labor Market
- Provides access to talent with required experience
- Smaller firms target employees trained by larger organizations
- "Poaching,” which is actively recruiting from competitors, is a strategy used
Former Employees
- Historically avoided, now seen as valuable
- Smart employers work to bring back ex-employees, also known as "boomeranging"
Unemployed Workers
- Qualified candidates become unemployed daily
- Restructuring, downsizing, or firms going out of business contribute to this pool
Military Personnel
- Bring proven work history
- Demonstrate flexibility, motivation, and are drug-free
Self-Employed
- Individuals in technical, professional, administrative, and entrepreneurial fields
Ex-Offenders
- Can be a viable labor pool, especially for restaurants, offering third-shift workers
- Some organizations actively support their hiring
Mobile Recruiting
- Involves rapidly evolving recruiting via mobile technology
- Has led to blogs, webinars, seminars, e-newsletters, and online communities
Online Recruitment
- A major change in organizational recruitment
- Changed how job seekers find jobs
Internet Recruiter
- Also known as Cyber Recruiter
- Demand increases with online recruiting efforts and is crucial for high-tech firms
Virtual Job Fair
- Online recruiting method to draw a large candidate pool
- Can attract a wider range of applicants than traditional fairs
Corporate Career Website
- Key tool accessible from a company's homepage
- Lists positions, facilitates applications, acts as a selling point
Weblogs (Blogs)
- Google or blog search engines like the way for finding phrases like "marketing jobs"
- Can be used for background checks
General-Purpose Job Boards
- Allow job seekers to search by category, experience, education, location, or any combination of factors
- Examples include Monster.com and CareerBuilder.com
NACElink Network
- It is an alliance that includes the National Association of Colleges and Employers, DirectEmployers Association, and Symplicity Corporation
- It serves as a national recruiting network offering web-based services
.Jobs
- A network where companies list openings for free
- Is backed by nearly 600 industrial companies
- Examples include Nurse.jobs, Attorney.jobs, HR.jobs, and Sales.jobs
AllianceQ
- Used by large companies to pool job candidates
- Those rejected by one company are invited to submit résumés to a shared database
Niche Sites
- Web sites that cater to a specific profession
- Serve virtually everyone
Contract Workers’ Sites
- Available to aid contract workers
- Allow them to advertise skills, set prices, and choose employers
- Freelance.com and Guru.com
Hourly Workers' Job Sites
- They attract blue-collar and service workers
- Most pursue jobs by filling out applications, build applications and have bilingual call center
Traditional External Recruitment Methods
- Include media advertising and employment agencies
- Recruiters and job fairs
- Executive search firms
Media Advertising
- Radio, newspaper, television, and industry publications
- Newspaper advertising has declined because of online recruiting
Private Employment Agencies
- Called headhunters
- Best known for recruiting white-collar employees, used for every position and not paid until placement
Public Employment Agencies
- Operated by each state, with policy direction from U.S. Employment Service
- Increasing engagement in matching people with technical, professional, and managerial positions
Recruiters
- Used in technical and vocational fields
- Community colleges
- Colleges and universities
Job Fairs
- Attracts a large number of candidates to one place
- Offers the opportunity to promptly meet a large number of applicants
Internships
- Place students in temporary jobs
- Offer no obligation post-internship
- Can be temporary summer or part-time jobs during the academic year for students
Executive Search Firms
- Locate experienced professionals and executives
- Are targeting candidates who aren't searching
Professional Organizations
- Offer recruitment and placement services
- The Society for Human Resource Management runs a job referral service
Unsolicited Applicants
- Are attracted to organizations with strong reputations
- Make applications through the firm's web site or by walking in
Open Houses
- Enables potential hires and managers in warm settings
- Encourages on-the-spot offers and more candidates
- Cheaper than agencies, though may attract unqualified candidates
Event Recruiting
- Provides the opportunity to promote the company image
- Recruiters go to events where people that the firm is seeking will attend
Sign-On Bonuses
- Utilized when there is a shortage of workers with high skills
- Amounts vary dramatically
Competitive Games
- Are a way to get individuals interested in applying for technical positions
- Google uses recruiting games
- Top Coder creates software coding competitions
Tailoring Recruitment
- Sources and methods should be tailored to each firm's specific needs and the position being filled
Labor Market Conditions
- The supply and demand of skills influence recruitment
- Many labor markets are global for both professional and tech roles
Labor Market
- Possession of a college degree used to be good for securing a good job
- New tech may require specialized training
Legal Considerations
- First contact must be legally compliant
- Organizations should emphasize nondiscriminatory practices:
- U.S. Department of Labor issues guidelines for online recruiting
Labor Department Guidelines
- Requires keeping detailed records and identified criteria
- Be able to explain why candidate with protected status was not hired
- Companies with over 100 employees must keep records for 2 years
- If its 50 employees when working with the OFCCP
Department Guidelines
- Threshold coverage of 50 employees when dealing with OFCCP
- Compilation of demographic data is required
- Employers compile Internet-derived expressions of interest
OFCCP Criteria
- It Includes online interest, employer consideration, meeting qualifications, and not withdrawing interest
Alternatives to Recruitment
- Promotion policies
- Overtime
- Onshoring
Promotion policy
- Filling vacancies above entry-level positions with current employees
- Increase with 80% target goal
Overtime work
- Meets short-term fluctuations in work volume
- Benefits employees through increased profit
- Avoids selection costs
Onshoring
- Relocating jobs to lower-cost American cities
- Government may require local handling of financial, health, and defense data
A Global Perspective: Reshoring
- Reverses offshoring by bringing work back to the U.S
- Organizations need to factor in the true costs of offshoring
Outsourcing and Offshoring
- Outsourcing transfers responsibilities to external providers
- Offshoring moves development, maintenance, and services to vendors in other countries
- Reshorng is the reverse of offshoring, returning work to home countries
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