Recruitment and Selection Process

definition

Recruitment Process

  1. Job Analysis
  1. Job Description

examines the activities, responsibilities and roles involved with the job

  1. 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

  1. Job Advertisement

raises awareness of the vacancy and attracts potential applicants

Selection Process

  1. Short listing

narrows down the list of applicants for selection

  1. The selection process

can be done through interview, head hunting, tests and assessments

  1. Job Offer

presented to the successful applicants

  1. 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.