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Which of the following actions should be taken first when a hiring manager sees very few qualified candidates among the pool that have met the pre-screening requirements?
Suggested Answer: A
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Comprehensive and Detailed Explanatio n:
If qualified applicants aren't emerging, start by reviewing the job description to ensure it's not too narrow, outdated, or inaccurately reflecting the role.
SPHR-level recruiting begins with ''validating job criteria to ensure alignment with labor market and actual business needs.''
17 comments · newest first
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Donette
22 days ago
It all starts with a clear job description, though.
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Felix
28 days ago
Targeting specific pools could also be effective if we know where to look.
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Tony
1 month ago
Yes, but we should still know what we want before that.
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Cary
1 month ago
Opening the position to a greater audience might help too.
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Filiberto
1 month ago
True, but we need to ensure the role is clear first.
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Yvette
2 months ago
But what if the salary is too low? That could scare candidates away.
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Felix
2 months ago
Agreed, if the job description is off, it affects everything.
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Donette
2 months ago
I think confirming the accuracy of job descriptions is crucial first.
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Dottie
2 months ago
I agree with A, but also think B could work too.
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Jutta
2 months ago
Wait, why would increasing the salary be the first step?
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Torie
2 months ago
C) Target specific applicant pools could really help!
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Rasheeda
3 months ago
I think B) Open position to greater audience is a better move.
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Kip
3 months ago
Definitely A) Confirm accuracy of job descriptions.
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Karma
3 months ago
Increasing the salary range might attract more candidates, but I wonder if that’s really the root of the problem.
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Lashonda
3 months ago
Opening the position to a greater audience could help, but I feel like we should first understand why there are so few qualified candidates.
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Alyce
3 months ago
I remember a similar question where we discussed targeting specific applicant pools first. It seems like a good option here too.
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Providencia
4 months ago
I think confirming the accuracy of job descriptions is really important, but I'm not sure if that's the first step.