Methods of Recruitment

Question 1

internal recruitment

Answer 1

involves hiring workers who are already working in the firm to fill out a vacant spot

Question 2

external recruitment

Answer 2

involves hiring workers outside of the firm

Question 3

internal recruitment benefits

Answer 3

cost-effective, less downtime, less risk, motivational

Question 4

internal recruitment cons

Answer 4

fewer applicants, dead wood, time consuming, internal politics, may lead to unproductivity

Question 5

external recruitment benefits

Answer 5

new blood, wider range of expectations, larger pool of applicants

Question 6

external recruitment cons

Answer 6

greater degree of uncertainty, time consuming, expensive

Question 7

methods of recruitment

Answer 7

newspaper advertising, specialist trade publications, internet advertising, commecial employment agencies, job centres, uni career fairs, employee referrals, headhunting

Question 8

what do applicants apply with?

Answer 8

application form, curriculum vitae, cover letter

Question 9

application form

Answer 9

a standardised document
produced by the business for selecting appropriate job applicants

Question 10

curriculum vitae

Answer 10

a document outlining an applicant’s
education, employment history, skills and professional qualifications

Question 11

cover letter

Answer 11

an introductory letter written by the
applicant, stating which position is being applied for and why the applicant should be considered for the job.