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
Agency Recruitment
- executive search firms
- private employment agencies
Recruitment of Non-permanent Staff
- temporary help agencies
- contract workers
- offshoring/outsourcing
Blind Ads
same as want ads but the identity and address of hiring employer is omitted
Want Ads
describing the job and its specifications, the compensation package, and hiring employer
Temporary Help Agencies
specialized in providing temporary workers to cover for employees who are ill, on vacation, or leave of absence, peak season or special project
Contract Workers
develop work relationships directly with employer for a specific type of work or period of time
Offshoring / Outsourcing Jobs
when outside vendors supply services that the company’s own employees did in house
