Chapter 6 Flashcards
What is recruitment?
The process of searching out and attracting qualified job applicants which begins with the identification of a position that requires staffing and is completed when resumes or completed application forms are recieved from an adequate number of applicaants (book definition)
Human talent is refered to as the worlds most sought-after ____
commodity
Recruiter
A specialist in recruitment whose job is to find and attract capable candidates
Employer Branding is
The image or impression of an organization as an employer based on the benefits of being employeed by the organization
Employer branding is particularly important during the ______ ______
Recuritment Process
Employer Branding includes the experiences a candidate goes through while interacting with a company throughout the recruitment process, including….
- What candidates experience when they go to the company’s website
- Whether HR sends an acknowledgement letter or email thanking each candidate who sends in a resume
- How Candidates are greeted by the receptionist when they make initial contact by phone or in person
What are the three steps to employer branding?
- Define the target audience, where to find them and what they want from an employer
- Develop the employee value proposition
- Communicate the brand by incorporating the value proposition into all recruitment efforts
What are the 4 stages in the recruitment process?
- Job Openings are identified through HR planning
- The job requirements are determined
- Appropriate recruiting sources and methods are chosen
- A pool of qualified recruits is generated
Biographical Information Blank (BIB)
A detailed job application form requesting biographical data found to be predictive of success on the job, pertaining to background experiences and preferences.
Responses are scored
Due to the number of online applications now submitted _______ can be extremely useful
HRIS- Human Resource Information Systems
When it comes to internal rectuitment, what are three ways to recruit employees?
Job Posting - the process of notifying current employees about vacant positions
Human Resources Records- often consulted to ensure that qualified individuals are notified in person of vacant positions
Skills Inventory - Refering to candidates internally that demonstrate specific skills
What are a few advantages of hiring outside a company?
Hiring somone outside the company can bring the latest knowledge and expertise or to gain new ideas and revitalize the department or organization
Yield Ration
The percentage of applicants that proceed to the next stage of the selection process
Nepotism is the
Preference for hiring relatives of current employees
What are some advantages and disadvantages of employee referrals?
Advantages
- low recruiting cost
- higher cooworker satisfaction
Disadvantages
- nepotism can cause moral problems and dissatisfaction among employees whos referrals are not hired
- can result in systamatic discrimination
Hiring _____ _____ can come in handy when times of talent shortage and diminishing employee loyalty are present.
Former Employees
Recuriting at _____ ______ is extremely effective when candidates require formal training but need relatively little full-time work experience.
Educational Institutions
________ and _______ _______ can be extremely helpful when recruiters are seeking individuals with specialized skills in such fields as IT, engineering, HR and accounting.
Professional and Trade Associations
Some firms, particularly in the constrution industry, obtain recruits through _____ _____ _____
Union Hiring halls (Labour organizations)
The majority of companies now use _____ ______
Online Recruiting
What are some examples of internet job boards?
Indeed.com, Monster
What are the three main places on the internet where online recuriting takes place?
Internet Job boards, Corporate website or using social networking sites
_______ _____ ____ ____ ____ ___ (HRSDC) helps unemployed individuals find suitable jobs and helps employers locate qualified candidates to meet their needs- at no cost to either party.
Human Resource and Skills Development Canada
Executive Search Firms are used by employers looking to fill _____ _____ in a firm
Critical positions usally middle to senior level
Private Employment agencies are usually called upon by employers to fill what kind of positions?
Clerical staff, functional specialists and technical employees
Private Employment agencies can charge a fee of up to 15-30% first years sallery for a new employee. So why do companies use them?
The organization has no HR department
The firm has experienced difficulty in generating a pool of qualified candidates
A particular opening must be filled quickly
There is a desire to recruit a greater number of designated group members
The Recruitment effor is aimed at reaching individuals who are currently employeed and therefor may feel more comfortable answering ads by an employment agency
Individuals who go to organizations in person to apply for jobs without referral or invitation are called_____ ____
Walk-ins
Want Ad is…
A recruitment ad describing the job and its specifications
A blind ad is…
A recruitment ad in which the identity and address of the employeer are omitted
Where do you go if you want to recruit non-pernament staff?
Temporary Help agencies and contract workers
