internal vs external recruitment

• What are the two options a business has when it needs to employ someone?

  Employ internally or look externally
• What is one advantage of internal recruitment?

  It is cheaper than external recruitment
• What costs are reduced with internal recruitment?

  Appraisal and HR costs
• Why is internal recruitment considered a more informed process?

  Familiarity with candidates and their fit
• How does internal recruitment affect employee retention?

  It increases retention of motivated employees
• What is a key reason internal recruitment is faster?

  Fewer steps in the hiring process
• If a company has only thirty employees, how might they recruit internally?

  Post the job on the company intranet
• What is a disadvantage of external recruitment?

  It can take a long time to fill the position
• What is a benefit of external recruitment regarding candidate diversity?

  Access to a larger pool of potential workers
• How can external candidates contribute to a business?

  They can bring fresh ideas and innovation
• What is a potential issue with internal recruitment when promoting an employee?

  It creates a vacancy in the employee's previous role
• What factors should be considered when deciding between internal and external recruitment?

  Skill level of the job and business situation
• Why might a business choose external recruitment during a crisis?

  They may need immediate expertise to stabilize
• What type of job might favor internal recruitment due to cost considerations?

  Low-skilled jobs
• What is a key consideration for high-skilled jobs in recruitment?

  External recruitment may be necessary
• What is the impact of a business's situation on recruitment decisions?

  It influences whether to recruit internally or externally
• What is the overall conclusion regarding internal versus external recruitment?

  It depends on various factors like skills and situation