Question 1

With all of the options available for sourcing potential applicants,how does a recruiter choose which method(s) to use?

Accepted Answer

A)  they choose the most cost effective method
B)  they look for similar styles used in the past that can be applied to this recruitment need
C)  they answer a list of questions that will guide them to the best methods possible
D)  they will follow what sources are the most trendy at that time
E)  they are given direction by their director or managerF) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 2

Advantages of a formal job application form can include all the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  information is directly comparable between applicants
B)  it is a sample of the applicants own work unlike a professionally prepared résumé
C)  it collects the required information
D)  it can have a signature line attached to an authorization and an affirmation of truth of information
E)  a description of the jobF) A) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 3

Recruiters regard a formal job application form as usually redundant and only useful for those applicants who do not bring in their own written information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The strategic choice of internal versus external recruitment has far reaching implications for a company.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Professional search firms are the same as private employment agencies except that they are federally licensed and regulated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Recruitment methods can include all the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  write-ins
B)  walk-ins
C)  employee referrals
D)  job description analysis
E)  billboardsF) C) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 7

Job requirements influence the recruiter's method of finding satisfactory applicants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Job requirements are considered an organizational constraint to recruiting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The advantage of LinkedIn over Google+ for recruiting is that a greater number of conversations and engagement can take place on LinkedIn.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

International hiring policies are seen as an organizational restraint on recruiting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Recruiting is becoming more challenging because of all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  aging population
B)  stiff competition for talent
C)  rising compensation costs
D)  technological advances
E)  rising aspiration levels among new entrantsF) All of the above
G) C) and E)

Question 12

Internal recruiting can offer advantages such as:

Accepted Answer

A)  more accurate prediction of the person's chance of success
B)  bringing in "new blood"
C)  usually creates a drop in employee morale by those who were passed over for promotion
D)  new ideas introduced into the organization
E)  removing undesirable employeesF) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 13

In today's global knowledge economy highly skilled and motivated workers can be a real competitive advantage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Recruitment is the process of finding and attracting capable individuals to apply for employment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

One problem with campus recruiting is the difficulty of assessing applicants who usually possess little or no relevant experience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Traditionally recruitment advertisements are sufficient,particularly when recruiting people with hard-to-find skills or when labour markets are tight.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Tracking over time how well certain recruitment sources have worked will help guide future recruitment efforts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Public employment agencies are sometimes called "headhunters."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Recruiting the best candidates today:

Accepted Answer

A)  can be a means of developing a competitive advantage
B)  means increasing future recruiting and training expenses
C)  is too expensive to do most of the time
D)  is done usually without trouble or expense
E)  is illegal under employment equity legislationF) All of the above
G) D) and E)

Question 20

External recruiting offers possible advantages including:

Accepted Answer

A)  the acquisition of new skills and knowledge
B)  newer ideas and novel ways to problem solve
C)  extended training and orientation period
D)  an automatic fit between the new employee and the organization
E)  increased morale and motivation among current employeesF) A) and C)
G) C) and E)

Exam 5: Recruitment

Professional search firms are the same as private employment agencies except that they are federally licensed and regulated.

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With all of the options available for sourcing potential applicants,how does a recruiter choose which method(s) to use?

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The advantage of LinkedIn over Google+ for recruiting is that a greater number of conversations and engagement can take place on LinkedIn.

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External recruiting offers possible advantages including:

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One problem with campus recruiting is the difficulty of assessing applicants who usually possess little or no relevant experience.

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Recruiters regard a formal job application form as usually redundant and only useful for those applicants who do not bring in their own written information.

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The strategic choice of internal versus external recruitment has far reaching implications for a company.

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Recruiting is becoming more challenging because of all of the following EXCEPT:

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Tracking over time how well certain recruitment sources have worked will help guide future recruitment efforts.

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Traditionally recruitment advertisements are sufficient,particularly when recruiting people with hard-to-find skills or when labour markets are tight.

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Internal recruiting can offer advantages such as:

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In today's global knowledge economy highly skilled and motivated workers can be a real competitive advantage.

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Job requirements are considered an organizational constraint to recruiting.

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Recruitment is the process of finding and attracting capable individuals to apply for employment.

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Advantages of a formal job application form can include all the following EXCEPT:

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Public employment agencies are sometimes called "headhunters."

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International hiring policies are seen as an organizational restraint on recruiting.

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Job requirements influence the recruiter's method of finding satisfactory applicants.

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Recruitment methods can include all the following EXCEPT:

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Recruiting the best candidates today:

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