Meaning :

In simple terms, recruitment is understood as the process

of searching and obtaining applicants for jobs, from
among whom the right people can be selected.


Definitions :

According to Edwin B. Flippo Recruitment is the
Process of Searching for Prospective employees
and stimulating them to apply jobs in the
organization.

According to Mathis and Jackson Recruitment is
the process of generating a pool of qualified
applicants for organization jobs.

Conti..
Effective recruitment helps to gain new suitable
members for the organization.

It will help to attract and encourage more and more
candidates to apply in the organisation.

It will help to create a talent pool of candidates to
enable the selection of best candidates.

It will help to determine the present & future
requirements of the organization.
















Planning (Number & Types)
Strategy Development (Where ,How &
When)
Searching
Screening
Evaluation & Control

Internal Sources

Present employee
Former Employee (tried
&tested)

Employee Referral

Previous Applications

External Sources

Employment Exchange
Advertisement

Campus Recruitment

Placement Agencies
Labour contractor




a) Familiarity
b) Motivational value
c) It saves time.
d) It saves Cost.
e) Better utilization of internal talent
f) Transfer and Job rotation is a tool of training

Advantages of Internal Sources

a) When vacancies are filled through Internal Promotions ,
the scope for fresh talent is Reduced.
b) Limited Choice.
c) The spirit of Competition among the Employees may be
Reduced.
d) The employees may become lethargic if they are sure of
time bound promotions.
e) Frequent transfers of Employees may reduce the overall
productivity of an Organization.
f) May create a conflict.

Disadvantages of Internal Sources
a) Qualified Personnel
b) Wider Choice
c) Availability of Fresh Talent/Blood
d) Competitive Spirit
e) Long-Term Benefits

Advantages of External Sources
a) Lengthy process (Time consuming)
b) Costly process
c) Uncertain Response
d) Dissatisfaction among Existing Staff

Disadvantages of External Sources
Selection is regarded as the most important function of HR
department. It ensures the organization that; it has right
number, right kind of people at the right place and at the
right time.
Definition : It is the process of differentiating between
applicants in order to identify (and hire) those with the
greater likelihood of success.

1. Preliminary Interview
2. Aptitude Tests (Ability Test ,
Personality Test)
3. Employment Interview (Panel
interview / One to one interview)
4. Reference and Background
Checks
5. Physical Examinations
6. Selection Decision
7. Job Offer
8. Contract Of Employment
9. Evaluation of Selection program





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