Chapter 6: Recruitment Flashcards
Recruitment
process of searching out and attracting qualified job applicants
Recruiters
specialists whose job it is to attract qualified applicants
Consideration When Deciding Which Recruitment Method to Use
- human resource
- financial resources
- time
- technology
Employer Branding
the image or impression of an organization as an employer based on the perceived benefits of being employed by the organization
Steps in the Recruitment Process
- Job openings are identified through HR planning or manager request
- The job requirements are determined (review the job description and specifications and update them)
- Appropriate recruiting sources and methods are chosen
- A pool of qualified recruits is generated
Biographical Information Bank
a detailed job application form requesting biographical data found to be predictive of success on the job, pertaining to background, experience, and preferences. responses are totalled to obtain a score for each candidate
Human Capital Theory
Accumulation of firm-specific knowledge and experience involves a joint investment by both the employee and employer therefore both parties benefit from maintaining a long-term relationship
Job Postings
process of notifying current employees about vacant positions
Job Slotting
an internal recruitment process where manager personally identifies a preferred candidate for a vacancy, discusses the opportunity with the employee, and a places the target employee into the position if they are interested
Internal Recruitment Methods
- job postings
- job slotting
Yield Ratio
the percentage of applicants who proceed to the next stage of the selection process
Time-Lapse Data
The average number of days from when the company initiates a recruitment method to when the successful candidate begins to work
4 Main External Recruitment Methods
- online recruitment
- traditional networking
- agency recruitment
- recruitment of non-permanent staff
Online Recruitment Methods
- internet job boards
- online networking sites
Traditional Networking Methods
- cold calls
- print advertising
- employee referrals
- former employees
- educational institutions
