Chapter 5 Flashcards
Ads
advertisements in a newspaper, magazine, and so on that solicit job applicants for a position
alumni associations
associations of alumni of schools, colleges, or other training facilities
applicant tracking system (ATS)
databases of potential candidates that enable a good match between job requirements and applicant characteristics and also enlarge the recruitment pool
blind ads
job ads that do not identify the employer
buy back
a method of convincing an employee who is about o resign to stay in the employ of the organization, typically by offering an increased wage or salary
competitive advantage
a competitive advantage exists when the firm is able to deliver the same value and benefits as competitors but at a lower cost (Cost advantage), or deliver more benefits or unique value that exceed those of competing products (differentiation advantage
costs
expenses related to attracting recruits
diversity management
recognizing differences among employees belonging to heterogeneous groups and creating a work environment in which members of diverse groups feel comfortable
educational institutions
high schools, technical schools, community colleges, and universities where applicants for job positions are sought
employee referrals
recommendations by present employees to the recruiter about possible job applications for a position
employment and social development canada (ESDC)
federal department that provides programs and services for employers and present and potential employees
human resource plan
a firm’s overall plan to fill existing and future vacancies, including decisions on whether to fill internally or by recruiting from outside.
inducements
monetary, nonmonetary, or even intangible incentives used by a firm to attract recruits
job application form
a company’s form completed by a job applicant indicating their contact information, education, prior employment, references, special skills and other questions pertaining to the position.
job fairs
trade show style with many employers showcasing their companies and jobs to potential recruits
organizational policies
internal policies that affect recruitment, such as “promote-from-within” policies
professional search firms
agencies that, for a fee, recruit specialized personnel for a company
recruiter habits
the propensity of a recruiter to rely on methods, systems, or behaviours that led to past recruitment success.
recruitment
the process of finding and attracting capable applications to apply for employment and accept job offers that are extended to them
resume
a brief voluntary listing of an applicant’s work experience, education, personal data, and other information relevant to the job
selection
the identification of candidates from a pool of recruits who best meet job requirements using tools such as application blanks, tests and interviews
temporary-help agencies
agencies that provide supplemental workers for temporary vacancies caused by employee leave, sickness, etc.
walk-ins / write-ins
job seekers who arrive at or write to the human resource department in search of a job without prior referrals and not in response to a specific ad
