L6 Recruitment

_______ is the process of searching out and attracting qualified job applicants.

• A)   Compensation

• B)   Recruitment

• C)   Leadership

• D)   Retention

• E)   Succession planning

Usman is a Manager of Data Analytics at Data Enterprises Inc. He has an opening for a Senior Data Analyst and asks Theresa on his team to apply for the role. This is an example of:

• A)   Job slotting

• B)   External recruitment

• C)   Job posting

• D)   Advertising

• E)   Nepotism

Which of the following would be an example of a constraint that would result from a promote-from-within policy?

• A)   A Recruiter having to offer higher compensation in order to attract external candidates

• B)   A Recruiter having to offer higher compensation in order to retain internal candidates

• C)   A Recruiter not being able to start recruiting externally for a specified period, even if he or she is aware that there are no suitable internal candidates

• D)   A Recruiter always having to select an external candidate when there is a qualified external candidate

• E)   A Recruiter always having to select an external candidate when there is a qualified internal candidate

Why is there an increase in the use of Application Tracking Systems from Applicant Service Providers?

• A)   Online tools are needed since HR staff is declining.

• B)   Most jurisdictions make online applications a legal requirement.

• C)   It reduces the risk of lost applications and increases the exposure of the job ad.

• D)   HR legislation requires a hiring process to be completely devoid of judgment.

• E)   They want to increase the volume of applications for each job opening.

What is a disadvantage of job postings?

• A)   Qualified employees are provided with a chance for a transfer or promotion.

• B)   Unsuccessful job candidates may become demotivated if feedback is delayed.

• C)   The likelihood of special deals and favouritism increases.

• D)   The organization's commitment to career growth and development is demonstrated.

• E) Organization's policies and guidelines regarding promotions and transfers are clearly communicated

Using the ratios from a recruiting yield pyramid, which of the following can be determined

• A)   The projected turnover rate given the number of applicants responding to a job opening

• B)   The number of applicants that must be generated in order to hire the required number of new employees

• C)   The amount of lead time needed to hire the required number of new employees

• D)   The number of applicants that lack the work experience requirements at each stage of the hiring process

• E)   The number of applicants that lack the educational requirements at each stage of the hiring process

The biggest possible drawback associated with employee referrals is the

• A)   potential for unintentional/systemic discrimination.

• B)   dissatisfaction of employees whose referral is not hired.

• C)   inaccuracy of job expectations.

• D)   potential for increased turnover levels.

• E)   cost associated with providing cash awards.

Which of the following do firms use to seek out middle- to senior-level professional and managerial employees?

• A)   A talent scout

• B)   An employment agency

• C)   A professional association

• D)   A trade association

• E)   An executive search firm