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HRCI aPHRi Exam - Topic 5 Question 9 Discussion

Posted by Mitzie on Aug 14, 2025 at 11:27 PM

Which of the following recruiting sources provides access to potential, but largely passive, candidates?

Suggested Answer: B

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Passive candidates are individuals who are not actively seeking a new job but may be open to opportunities if approached. Social networking platforms (e.g., LinkedIn) provide access to such candidates because they allow recruiters to search for and engage with professionals who are not actively applying but have profiles showcasing their skills and experience.

Option A (Applicant tracking): This refers to a system for managing applications, typically from active candidates.

Option B (Social networking): Correct, as platforms like LinkedIn are ideal for reaching passive candidates.

Option C (Referring employees): Employee referrals often yield active candidates, as employees recommend people they know are interested.

Option D (Hiring competitors): This may involve targeting passive candidates, but it is less systematic than social networking.


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19 comments · newest first
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Aleta 10 months ago
I’m not convinced about that. Can passive candidates really be found there?
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Herschel 10 months ago
Wait, are we sure about hiring competitors? Seems risky!
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Milly 10 months ago
Totally agree, social networking is the way to go for passive talent.
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Rosalyn 10 months ago
I think referring employees can also lead to passive candidates.
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Queen 11 months ago
Social networking is definitely where the passive candidates hang out.
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Lashunda 11 months ago
I could see hiring competitors being a source for passive candidates, but I lean towards social networking based on what we practiced.
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Danilo 11 months ago
I feel like applicant tracking systems are more about managing active candidates, so I doubt that's it.
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Detra 11 months ago
I'm not so sure about that. I remember a question about employee referrals being effective for passive candidates too.
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Carin 11 months ago
I think social networking might be the right answer since it connects us with people who aren't actively looking for jobs.
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Brittni 12 months ago
I'm leaning towards B. Social networking seems like the best way to reach passive candidates who aren't actively applying for jobs. The other options are more focused on active job seekers.
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Kristal 12 months ago
Okay, I think I've got this. The key is to identify the recruiting source that taps into a pool of candidates who aren't actively looking for a new job. That would be social networking, right?
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Chara 12 months ago
Hmm, I'm not totally sure about this one. I know social networking is a common way to reach passive candidates, but I'm not confident that's the right answer here.
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Willard 1 year ago
This seems like a tricky one. I'll have to think through the different recruiting sources and which one is most likely to provide access to passive candidates.
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Clay 1 year ago
I believe D) Hiring competitors could also access passive candidates.
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Lorriane 1 year ago
I agree with Lashandra, social networking can reach passive candidates.
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Lashandra 1 year ago
I think the answer is B) Social networking.
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Felton 1 year ago
I think option B. Social networking is the way to go. It's like a goldmine of passive candidates!
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Garry 1 year ago
↳ replying to Felton
Referring employees can also be a great source for potential candidates.
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Larae 1 year ago
↳ replying to Felton
I agree, social networking can really help tap into passive candidates.
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