Lecture #5: Recruitment (1pt)

Question 1

What are the stages of the recruitment process?

Answer 1

1. Human Resource Planning (request from manager with a job vacancy(s))
2. Job analysis & specifications
3. Characteristics of recruits (comments from managers)
4. Constraints on recruiter
5. The selection process (pool of recruits, applicant pool, job choices)

Question 2

What can firms do to attract applicants?

Answer 2

• Direct inquiries (someone who drops off their resume or fills out an online application)
• Employee referrals
• Advertising
• Digital recruiting
• Social Media
• Recruit abroad
• Contract workers/temp agencies
• Job fairs
• Boomerang employees
• Students
• Labour associations (ESDC)
• Professional search firms and private agencies

Question 3

What are some methods for evaluating the recruitment function?

Answer 3

• How many recruits are needed? If large amounts - pursue advertising to gain many applicants. If few required - perhaps you go to agency to attract 1 person perfect for the job
• What is the skill level required? If it is a certain niche perhaps turn to a professional association
• What sources are available in the area? Rural areas may not have the option of having a contracting agency nearby
• What has worked in the past?
• What is the budget?
• Are their labor agreements in place that specify the recruitment options? (must pursue only internal applicants)