Chapter 6 - Recruitment Flashcards
Define recruitment
Recruitment is the process of searching out and attracting qualified job applicants. It begins with the identification of a position that requires staffing and is completed when résumés or completed application forms are received.
discuss the increasing use of employer branding.
In order to manage the increasing talent shortage, proactive employers are trying to obtain a competitive advantage in recruitment by establishing themselves as employers of choice through employer branding.
Explain the recruitment process.
The recruitment process has four steps.
First, job openings are identified through HR planning or manager request.
Second, the job description and job specifications are reviewed to determine the job requirements.
Third, appropriate recruiting source(s) and method(s) are chosen.
Fourth, using these strategies, a pool of qualified candidates is generated.
Explain the importance of application forms.
Application forms have been largely replaced by online applications or databases that read and organize data. These online systems rely on Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to manage and mine the resumes uploaded. Candidates are required to provide information on education and experience, a brief overview of past career progress, and other information that can be used to predict whether an applicant will succeed on the job.
Analyze the roles of job posting, human resources records, and skills inventories in recruiting from within.
Analyze the roles of job posting, human resources records, and skills inventories in recruiting from within. Aligned with the principles of human capital theory, internal candidates have accumulated firm-specific knowledge, therefore hiring internal candidates can be beneficial to both the employee and employer. Internal recruitment offer an opportunity for transfer or promotion of existing employees and the methods to access internal candidates include job posting, mining human resources records, or using skills inventories.
Identify at least 10 methods used for external recruitment.
External recruitment can be multifaceted. Traditional networking includes: > cold calls, > print advertising, > employee referrals, and > former employees who have remained in contact with the organization. Organizations can gain access to large pools of candidates through: > relationships formed during open houses and job fairs, > professional and trade associations, > labour organizations, and > military personnel. Online recruitment includes: > Internet-based job boards, > corporate websites and social networking sites. Agency recruitment includes: > ESDC, > executive search firms and private employment agencies. Recruitment of nonpermanent staff can come from temporary help agencies and contract workers.
Explain two strategies used to recruit nonpermanent staff.
Temporary help agencies provide temporary workers to cover for employees who are ill, on vacation, or on a leave of absence. They can also be used for handle seasonal work, peak workloads, and special projects as needed. These workers have a relationship with a temporary agency that distributes pay, establishes relationships with potential employers, and assigns temporary employees to their work location as required.
Contract workers develop work relationships directly with the employer for a specific type of work or period of time, as per a contracted rate and job duties. These employees have a direct relationship with the employer and are usually responsible for finding and negotiation their own terms of work. Private employment agencies are often more specialized than temporary recruitment organization and help employers seeking clerical staff, functional specialists, and technical employees. Alternatively, organizations can choose to offshore or outsource work to reduce their demand for labour.
Discuss strategies for recruiting a more diverse workforce.
Recruiting a diverse workforce is a necessity, given the shrinking labour force. In particular, recruiters are trying to attract older workers, younger workers, women, visible minorities, Indigenous people, and people with disabilities.
blind ad
blind ad A recruitment ad in which the identity and address of the employer are omitted.
job posting
job posting The process of notifying current employees about vacant positions.
outsourcing
outsourcing Outside vendors supply services (such as benefits management, market research, or manufacturing) that the company’s own employees previously did in-house.
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.
recruiter
recruiter A specialist in recruitment whose job is to find and attract capable candidates.
yield ratio
yield ratio The percentage of applicants that proceed to the next stage of the selection process.
recruitment
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 résumés or completed application forms are received from an adequate number of applicants.
