The size of the applicant pool is affected by all the following factors EXCEPT
A) the unemployment rate in the applicable labor market.
B) the reputation of the industry
C) the job specifications.
D) the efficiency of the recruiting staff.

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A) The unemployment rate in the applicable labor market can affect the size of the applicant pool because the higher unemployment rate, the larger the pool of job seekers.
B) The reputation of the industry can also affect the size of the applicant pool because a company with a good reputation is likely to attract more job seekers.
C) The job specifications can also affect the size of the applicant pool because if the required qualifications are too high or too specific, the pool of potential candidates may be smaller.
D) The efficiency of the recruiting staff does not directly affect the size of the applicant pool, but it can affect the quality of the candidates within the pool.

The Size of the Applicant Pool Is Affected by All