Chapter 6 - Recruitment

Question 1

“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 résumés and/or completed application forms are received from an adequate number of applicants.”

Answer 1

Recruitment

Question 2

A specialist in recruitment, whose job it is to find and attract capable candidates

Answer 2

Recruiter

Question 3

The image of an organization based on the benefits of being employed by that organization;
includes experiences a candidate goes through during the recruitment process, including:
*experience when they go to the company’s website
*acknowledgement thanking candidate who sends in a résumé;

initial greeting by the receptionist

ability of the interviewer to articulate organization’s values and culture

Answer 3

Employer Branding

Question 4

Three Steps of Employee Branding:

Answer 4

1. Define the target audience, where to find them, and what they want from an employer
2. Develop the employee value proposition, and the reasons why the organization is a more attractive employer
3. Communicate the brand by incorporating the value proposition into all recruitment efforts

Question 5

The Recruitment Process

Answer 5

1. Identify job openings
2. Specify job requirements
3. Select methods of recruitment
4. Generate pool of qualified applicants

Question 6

Facilitates comparison of candidates;
Information that the company requires is specifically requested;
May be used as a sample of the candidate’s own work; includes a written authorization for reference checking;
includes acknowledge that the information provided is true and accurate;
many application forms include an optional section regarding designated group member status

Answer 6

Application Forms

Question 7

Application Types

Answer 7

1. Biographical Information Blank

2. Online Application

Question 8

Biographical data predictive of job success is scored;

includes background, experiences, preferences

Answer 8

Biographical Information Blank (BIB)

Question 9

Reduce risk of lost applications;
increase exposure level of job ad;
may reduce biases based on face-to face meetings

Answer 9

Online Applications

Question 10

The 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

Answer 10

Human Capital Theory

Question 11

Notifying current employees about vacant positions

Answer 11

Job Posting

Question 12

Review of information on existing employees to identify candidates for openings

Answer 12

Human Resources Records

Question 13

Review of qualification, interest skills of existing employees

Answer 13

Skills Inventories

Question 14

Advantages of Outside Recruitment

Answer 14

1. a larger pool of qualified candidates
2. availability of a more diverse applicant pool
3. acquisition of new skills, knowledge, and ideas
4. elimination of employee rivalry and competition for transfers and promotions
5. hiring individuals who already have necessary skills reduces training costs

Question 15

Percentage of applicants that proceed to next stage of selection

Answer 15

Yield Ratios

Question 16

Time from start of recruitment to new employee starting work

Answer 16

Time lapse data

Question 17

Ways to get a job

Answer 17

1. employee referrals
2. former employees
3. educational institutions
4. open houses, job fairs
5. professional and trade associations
6. labour organizations
7. military personnel
8. online recruiting
9. Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC)
10. executive search firms
11. private employment agencies
12. walk-ins and write-ins
13. online networking sites
14. print advertising

Question 18

Provide relief for employees who are ill, on vacation, taking a leave of absence, etc.
benefits:
1. cost less than permanent employees
2. immediate replacement of an unsuitable temporary worker
3. workers are often highly motivated

Answer 18

Temporary Help Agencies

Question 19

Work directly for the employer;
specific type of work or period of time
benefits:
1. coverage for seasonal or unplanned peaks in business
2. specialized work or projects
3. reduced layoffs during downturns

Answer 19

Contract Workers

Question 20

Workers at or beyond retirement age;
typically have high job satisfaction, strong sense of loyalty and work ethic, good people skills
considerations:
1. remove stereotypical attitudes 
2. develop flexible work arrangements

Answer 20

Older Workers

Question 21

High energy, enthusiasm, physical strength
considerations:
1. provide independence and work-life balance
2. give variety of experiences

Answer 21

Younger Employees

Question 22

Assists in goal of employment equity
considerations:
1. alternative publications for recruitment
2. liaise with agencies assisting designated groups

Answer 22

Designated Group Members