Chapter 6 - Recruitment

Question 1

Recruitment?

Answer 1

The process of searching out and attracting qualified job applicants

Question 2

Recruiter?

Answer 2

A specialist in recruitment, whose job it is to find and attract capable candidates

Question 3

Employer Branding?

Answer 3

the image of an organization based on the benefits being employed by that organization

Question 4

Three steps in employer branding

Answer 4

1. Define the target audience
2. Develop the employee value proposition
3. Communicate the brand by incorporating the value prop. into recruitment efforts

Question 5

The Recruitment Process (4 steps)

Answer 5

1. Identify job openings
2. Specify job requirements
3. Select methods of recruitment
4. Generate pool of qualified applicants

Question 6

What is an optional section designated group?

Answer 6

Included with application forms

Information on disabilities (blindness, dexterity) and visible minorities

Question 7

Application types

Answer 7

1. Biographical Information Blank (BIB)

2. Online applications

Question 8

Advantages of recruiting from within?

Answer 8

• rewarding committed employees
• insiders may be more committed to goals
• managers have longer-term perspective
• require less orientation

Question 9

Disadvantages of recruiting within?

Answer 9

• discontent/unsuccessful candidates
• time consuming to post and interview when one candidate is already preferred.
• possibility of “inbreeding”

Question 10

Internal Recruitment Methods

Answer 10

1. Job Posting
   - notify current employees of vacant positions
2. HR Records
   - Review info on existing employees and identify candidates
3. Skills Inventories
   - Review qualifications, interest skills of existing employees

Question 11

Advantages of Recruiting from Outside

Answer 11

• larger pool of qualified candidates/more diverse
• acquisition of new skills/knowledge/ideas
• elimination of employee rivalry
• hiring individuals whoa re already trained

Question 12

How to plan External Recruitment

Answer 12

• type of job affects recruitment method chosen
• yield ratios - percentage of applicants that proceed to next stage of selection
• time lapse data - time from start of recruitment to new employee starting work

Question 13

External recruitment methods

Answer 13

• employee referrals
• former employees
• private employment agencies
• print advertising
• military personnel
• online recruiting
• open houses, job fairs

Question 14

What are the top 3 successful ways to find a job?

Answer 14

1. Traditional Networking
2. Online job boards
3. Agencies recruiters

Question 15

Guide for External Recruitment Ads (AIDA)

Answer 15

• attract ATTENTION
• develop INTEREST
• create DESIRE for the job
• instigate ACTION

Question 16

Recruiting Non-Permanent Staff methods?

Answer 16

1. Temporary Help agencies
   - cost less than permanent employees
   - workers are often highly motivated
2. Contract workers
   - coverage for seasonal peaks in business
   - specialized projects or work
   - reduced layoffs during downturns

Question 17

How to recruit a more diverse workforce

Answer 17

Example: older workforce

• remove stereotypical attitudes
• develop flexible work arrangements
• liase agencies assisting designated groups