Exam 5: Expanding the Talent Pool: Recruitment and Careers

Skill inventories are an important tool for succession planning.

Which of the following is the approach to recruitment that informs applicants about all aspects of the job, including both desirable and undesirable facets?

A recruiter's job is to "sell" applicants on the organization, but they have no influence on their decision.

The most common method used by job searchers is responding to printed advertisements.

There is a correlation between the accuracy and completeness of an advertisement, and recruitment success.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of internal recruitment?

The placement of an employee in another job at a higher level in the organization with an increase in pay and status is known as a job rotation.

Nepotism is a problem with executive search firms.

Sandeep has been fired from his managerial position. His organization provides services to help him become employable and find a suitable position elsewhere. What are these services called?

According to an article in the Canadian HR Reporter, what is the biggest draw for students looking for organizations to apply to?

Which of the following external recruiting sources normally provides applicants who stay with the organization the longest?

Which of the following organizations help employers find the right person for the job instead of helping jobseekers find the right job?

Applicants who find employment through an employee referral tend to be a problem because they tend to quit more often.

A dual career path is for couples who are both working professionals in the same field.

Recruiting is the process of attempting to locate and encourage potential applicants to apply for existing or anticipated job openings.

If career development is to succeed, it must receive the complete support of top management.

In addition to the positive morale benefits, recruiting from within the organization also attempts to capitalize on HR and human capital investments.

Which of the following is the most important disadvantage of using employee referrals for recruitment?

In identifying career opportunities and requirements within an organization, which of the following is the vital first step?

Realistic job previews reduce turnover, but also reduce job acceptance rates.