Asked by Elena Martinez on Apr 25, 2024

Alan, a content analyst, frequently attends seminars at his workplace. At one such seminar, a new content development position in Alan's department was announced. The management asked employees to refer friends or family members that they thought were suitable for the position. Alan referred Sam, a cousin with previous experience in content creation. After various selection processes, Sam was hired. In this scenario, which of the following recruiting methods did Alan's organization use?

A) Digital recruiting
B) Job posting
C) Headhunting
D) Word-of-mouth recruiting

Digital Recruiting

The process of leveraging technology and digital platforms to attract, engage, and hire candidates for job positions.

Word-of-Mouth Recruiting

A hiring strategy where current employees recommend candidates from their network, leveraging personal endorsements to find suitable applicants.

Content Creation

The process of generating topic ideas, producing, and sharing information or material (such as videos, blogs, and social media posts) to engage an audience.

  • Differentiate among the techniques of recruitment internally and externally and their implications.