Question

For the following positions, match sources and methods to recruitment. Assume that in all cases you must use external recruitment to fill the position. Justify your choices.

a. Computer programmer

b. Maintenance worker

c. Illustrator

d. Postdoctoral researcher

e. CEO

Note: Managers must first identify the source (where prospective employees are located, for e.g colleges, universities, military personnel etc.) before choosing the method (how to attract them for e.g advertising, internships, job fairs etc).

An example is provided below to guide you to solve the question:

Computer Programmer:

Source: Potential candidates for computer programmers can be recruited from School, College, Universities, Programs etc

Method: Potential candidates for computer programming can be recruited through means of Advertisements, Internships etc

(This is just an example provided above for your clarification, the answer that i need should be properly elaborated and explained)

Answer 1

1. Computer Programmer

Sources: The sources can be general public, educational institutions, coaching/technical institutions

Methods:

Internet (E-Recruitment)- The companies can use their website along with other popular sites to list the job. The process is quick as there is a huge response expected in a single day.

Campus Recruitment/Campus Placements- The Professional or educational institutions will accomadate pool of talent wherein the employers recruit as per the requirements.

Walk-ins- These are the ones who apply jobs on their own initiative and with the knowledge of vacancies from reliable resources.

Internships- This can be a great opportunity to the students. They can demonstrate their application skills along with the job opportunity. This encourages the students who are pursuing their final year of education.

2. Maintenance Worker

Sources: The sources would be Manpower provider, Workers unions etc.

Methods:

Contractors- They provide required no of unskilled resources (maintenance workers) in a short notice.

Employment Agencies- They will conduct the early screening of the applicants before handing over to the company.

Government Job Centres- They will list the job seekers and facilitate them with the companies that are looking for manpower.

3. Illustrator

Sources: Coaching Institutes, General Public, Manpower Providers

Methods:

Advertisements- Print media like pamplets in a low budget can hhelp in reaching the right people

Walk-ins- This encourages the fresh talent with wide range of people stepping in

Job Fairs- This happens with a pool of companies wherein the employers and job seekers can be rightly mapped as per their specific requirements

4. Postdoctoral Researcher

Sources: Internal Advertising, General Public, Research Centres

Methods:

Management Consultants- They mainly recruit middle and top level executives at managerial, technical positions

Social Media- Through the network base, people who are waiting for the dream jobs would be sharing the details and connecting with the recruiters for the desired profiles.

Employee Referral- For the key profiles, employee referrals from the existing employees will be a good choice. This helps in better evaluation.

Internet (E-Recruitment)- The companies can use their website along with other popular sites to list the job. The process is quick as there is a huge response expected in a single day.

5. CEO

Sources: Xcom Groups, Management Consultants

Management Consultants- They mainly recruit middle and top level executives at managerial, technical positions.

Executive Search Firms- This is specifically to hire Executive Level people to important positions. They will have a network base of all the Xcomm level people.