Which of the following is an advantage of external recruitment?

• A. It is always cheaper than internal recruitment
• B. Larger pool of applicants
• C. Guarantees quicker hiring than internal recruitment
• D. Does not introduce new skills

Answer: (B)

Hiring from outside the organization opens up a much larger pool of candidates, not limited to the current staff. This increases the chances of finding someone with the exact skills, experience, or fresh ideas you need, and can introduce diverse perspectives that benefit the business.

The other ideas aren’t as strong: external recruitment isn’t always cheaper and can be more expensive due to advertising and recruitment services. It doesn’t guarantee quicker hiring since the search and selection process can take longer with external candidates. And external hires can indeed bring in new skills, not the opposite.