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HRCI aPHRi Exam - Topic 5 Question 9 Discussion

Actual exam question for HRCI's aPHRi exam
Question #: 9
Topic #: 5
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Which of the following recruiting sources provides access to potential, but largely passive, candidates?

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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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Aleta
2 months ago
I’m not convinced about that. Can passive candidates really be found there?
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Herschel
2 months ago
Wait, are we sure about hiring competitors? Seems risky!
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Milly
3 months ago
Totally agree, social networking is the way to go for passive talent.
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Rosalyn
3 months ago
I think referring employees can also lead to passive candidates.
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Queen
3 months ago
Social networking is definitely where the passive candidates hang out.
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Lashunda
3 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
4 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
4 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
4 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
4 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
4 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
4 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
5 months 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
5 months ago
I believe D) Hiring competitors could also access passive candidates.
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Lorriane
5 months ago
I agree with Lashandra, social networking can reach passive candidates.
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Lashandra
5 months ago
I think the answer is B) Social networking.
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Felton
6 months 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
5 months ago
Referring employees can also be a great source for potential candidates.
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Larae
5 months ago
I agree, social networking can really help tap into passive candidates.
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