Recruitment-Source of Recruitment

Definition

Recruitment is the process of identifying sources of manpower and encouraging them to apply for a job in an organisation.

Internal Recruitment

Internal Recruitment means filing vacancies form within the organisation.

• Promotion

• Transfer

• Demotion

Promotion

Promotion means shifting an employee from a lower position to a higher one. The new job usually gives more status, authority, responsibility, and higher pay.

Demotion

Demotion means moving an employee from a higher position to a lower one. This involves less authority, responsibility, and pay. It is generally used as a punishment for inefficiency, negligence, or misconduct.

Transfer

Transfer means shifting an employee from one job, department, or location to another one at the same level of authority, pay and responsibility.

External Recruitment

External Recruitment means hiring candidates from outside the organisation.

• Former employees

• Educational Institutions (Campus Recruitment)

• Employment Exchange

• Recruitment Agencies

• Walk-in interviews

• Advertisement

Former Employees

Sometimes people who left organisations earlier may want to rejoin. If their records, behaviour, and conduct were good, they may be given preference. Rehiring them is useful because they are familiar with the organisation.

Educational Institutes (Campus Recruitment)

Many colleges and training institutes have a placement cell. Companies send their executives to these institutes to conduct tests and interviews and select suitable candidates directly from the campus. This process is also called Campus Recruitment.

Employment Exchange

Employment exchange is a government offices that act as a link between job seekers and employers.

Recruitment Agencies

Specialised agencies help organisations recruit skilled, technical and managerial personnel.

Walk-in Interviews

Candidates are invited to appear directly for interviews without any prior appointment.

Advertisement

Vacancies are advertised through magazines, newspapers, radio, television, website, and social media platforms.