Firm Recruitment Behaviour: Sequential or Non‐sequential Search?
提出新方法，通过拒绝申请人数与填补职位数的关系检验企业是否顺序搜索，发现多数搜索方法支持顺序搜索，但广告和公共/私营就业机构除外。
Abstract In the extensive job search literature, studies assume either sequential or non‐sequential search. This article introduces a novel method to test the hypothesis that firms search sequentially based on the relationship between the number of rejected job applicants and the number of filled vacancies. We distinguish between ten different search methods. For most search methods, including methods that rely on social networks and temporary help agencies, we find that sequential search cannot be rejected. However, when firms use advertising or public/private employment agencies, sequential search is rejected. Hence, we find that both forms of search are relevant for our understanding of the labour market. Further, the form of search is closely related to the search method used.