Recruitment and Selection Process
definition
Recruitment Process
- Job Analysis
- Job Description
examines the activities, responsibilities and roles involved with the job
- Person Specification
a doc which outlines the duties and responsibilities associated with a particular job
outlines the physical and mental attributes that are required for the job
- Job Advertisement
raises awareness of the vacancy and attracts potential applicants
Selection Process
- Short listing
narrows down the list of applicants for selection
- The selection process
can be done through interview, head hunting, tests and assessments
- Job Offer
presented to the successful applicants
- Contract of employment
an agreement between the company and the hired employee
Types of recruitment
Internal recruitment
External recruitment
vacant posts are filled by the existing employees through promotion, transfer and employee referral.
employees are hired from outside the company through employment agencies, educational institutes, advertisement, etc
cost effective, less down time, less risk, motivational, promotes loyalty, increases employee retention.
new blood, wider range of experience, larger pool of applicants, increases chances of recruiting experienced and qualified candidates.
advantages
It is a process of sourcing, screening, shortlisting and selecting the right candidates for the required vacant positions.