Chapter-3Recruitment and Selection

Human Resources Management

Learning objectivesMeaning of RecruitmentDefinition of RecruitmentSources of recruitment

Meaning & definition of Recruitment Recruitment and selection are the two

most important functions of personnel management.

Recruitment is made before selection. Recruitment is a process to discover the

sources of man-power to meet the requirements of the staffing schedule and to employ effective measures for attracting that manpower in adequate number, facilitate effective selection of efficient personnel.

Definition of Recruitment According to Edwin Flippo, “ Recruitment is

a process of searching for prospective employees and stimulating them to apply for jobs”.

In simple words it is a process of attracting people to apply for jobs available in the company

Sources of Recruitment

Sources Of

Recruitment

Internal sources

External Sources

Internal sources PromotionsTransfersRetired ManagersRecall from Long LeaveInternal Advertisements

External Sources Management ConsultantsAdvertisementsManagement Institutes/ Campus InterviewsRecommendationsEmployment Exchange

Internal sources ( Explanation)1. Promotions Promotions means to give a higher

position, salary, status and responsibility. When a vacancy arises at a higher level,

qualified and experienced personnel from within the organization can be promoted at higher level.

2. Transfers

Transfers means a change in the place of employment.

An employee who is experienced and capable of handling the duties in the new department can be transferred.

3. Retired Managers

At times, retired managers may be recalled, especially for a short duration.

This is done when it is difficult to find a suitable candidate for the post.

4. Recall from Long Leave

The organization may recall a manager who has gone on a long leave.

This is done when the organization faces a problem which can only be solved by that particular manager.

After he solves the problem, his leave is extended.

5. Internal Advertisements

The company may also display on its notice boards or inform the departmental heads of a vacancy at executive levels.

Accordingly, interested candidates may apply for the position.

External Sources ( Explanation)

1. Management Consultants Some companies take the help of management

consultants to select executive personnel. These agencies act as a representative of the

employer. They make all the necessary arrangements for

recruitment and selection. In return they charge commission. Examples: Tata consultancy services, ABC

consultancy etc.

2. Advertisements

This is one of the most popular source of recruitment.

Advertisement of the vacancy is inserted in newspaper or magazines etc.

It invites applications from suitable candidates.

3. Management Institutes/ Campus InterviewsThe company may also inform the

management institute to send candidataes studying management courses in such institutes.

Sometimes the company recruitment committee may personally visit such institutes for recruiting suitable candidates.

4. Recommendations

The company may also recruit executives on the basis of recommendations received from existing managers or sister concerns.

5. Employment Exchange

Employment exchange is the agency specially for government jobs.

They provide jobs to the candidates as per the job opening.

This is similar to consultancy’s in the olden days people were preferring employment exchange as a medium of getting suitable jobs.

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