Abstract
Recruiting events are one way of attracting and finding talent and an integral part of a company’s overall sourcing channel strategy.
This topical chapter explains the various types of recruiting events and the kind of talent that is mainly sourced through this channel. It highlights required investments (both human and monetary) and identifies potential risk areas.
The chapter outlines key steps for successfully planning, executing, and following up on recruiting events. It concludes with an outlook on the future of recruiting events compared to other sourcing channels and in consideration of technology advancements.
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Dessain, N., Zeuch, M. (2016). Human Resources Marketing and Recruiting: Essentials of Recruiting Events. In: Zeuch, M. (eds) Handbook of Human Resources Management. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-44152-7_15
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