Talent Sourcing and Recruitment Flashcards
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In customized staffing, a client requests a 'try-before-you-hire' arrangement. Which staffing model does this describe?
Answer: Temp-to-perm (contract-to-hire)
Temp-to-perm arrangements allow the client to evaluate a worker on the job before converting them to a permanent employee.
Which of the following best describes 'sourcing' as distinct from 'recruiting'?
Answer: Sourcing identifies and attracts potential candidates; recruiting encompasses the full hiring process including assessment and selection
Sourcing is the front-end activity of finding and engaging candidates, while recruiting covers the broader end-to-end hiring workflow.
Which EEOC-related concern must recruiters keep in mind when using social media for candidate sourcing?
Answer: Viewing protected class information (age, race, religion) on profiles can expose firms to discrimination claims
When recruiters view social profiles, they may inadvertently see protected characteristics, creating a risk of disparate treatment claims.
A staffing professional uses a structured intake call with a new client. What is the PRIMARY goal of this call?
Answer: Understand the role requirements, culture, and success criteria to tailor the search
A thorough intake call aligns the recruiter with the client's true needs, enabling a more targeted and effective candidate search.
What is 'time-to-fill' measuring in a staffing context?
Answer: The number of days from job opening to an accepted offer
Time-to-fill tracks the elapsed days from when a position is opened to when a candidate accepts the offer, reflecting recruitment efficiency.
Which recruitment method is MOST effective for sourcing highly specialized technical talent with rare skill sets?
Answer: Niche industry forums, professional associations, and direct headhunting
Rare skill sets require targeted outreach in niche communities where those professionals congregate and can be directly engaged.
An applicant tracking system (ATS) primarily helps recruiters with which function?
Answer: Managing the candidate pipeline, tracking application status, and storing candidate records
An ATS centralizes candidate data, automates status tracking, and streamlines communication throughout the recruitment process.