Recruitment and selection
What is involved in the recruitment process?
The recruitment process involves attracting, selecting, and hiring candidates for job vacancies within the organization. It typically includes activities such as identifying staffing needs, creating job descriptions and person specifications, advertising the position, reviewing applications, conducting interviews, checking references, and making job offers. The recruitment process aims to identify the most suitable candidates who meet the requirements of the role and align with the organization's culture and objectives.
What are the different methods of recruitment?
Different methods of recruitment include job advertisements, employee referrals, recruitment agencies or headhunters, direct sourcing, social media recruiting, campus recruitment, job fairs, networking events, and online job portals. Each method has its advantages and can be used depending on the specific requirements of the job, the targeted pool of candidates, the industry or sector, and the organization's recruitment strategy and resources.