e-recruiting
The use of an online system to recruit job candidates.

executive search firms
A "head hunting" firm that specializes in upper-level executive recruitment. Executive search firms are usually on retainer and charge higher fees than regular employment agencies.

Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA) of 1986
All employers are required to screen every job applicant's eligibility for lawful employment. Thus, the employer has a major responsibility for not permitting illegal immigrants to be or remain employed.

job posting
A listing of job openings that includes job specifications, appearing on a bulletin board or in company publications.

job search
The set of activities a person (job candidate) initiates to seek and find a position that will be comfortable and rewarding.

online recruiting
The use of the Internet to provide information to prospective job applicants.

outsourcing
The practice of hiring another firm to complete work that is important and must be done efficiently.

realistic job previews (RJPs)
A briefing that provides a job candidate with accurate and clear information about the attractive and unattractive features of a job. Being realistic so that expectations are accurate is the objective of a realistic job preview.

recruitment
The set of activities an organization uses to attract job candidates who have the abilities and attitudes needed to help the organization achieve its objectives.