RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION
Meaning of Recruitment According to Edwin B. Flippo, “Recruitment is the process of searching the candidates for employment and stimulating them to apply for jobs in the organisation” Process of finding & attracting capable applicants for employment.
CHARACTERISTICS OF RECRUITMENT It is a positive function. It is a pervasive function. It is a linking activity. It is a continuous process and not a short task.
FACTORS AFFECTING RECRUITMENT
EXTERNAL SOURCES SOURCES OF RECRUITMENT INTERNAL SOURCES
Meaning of Selection Selection involves a series of steps by which the candidates are screened for choosing the most suitable persons for vacant posts. The process of selection leads to employment of persons who possess the ability and qualifications to perform the jobs which have fallen vacant in an organisation.
FACTORS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR SELECTING Physical Characteristics Personal characteristics Proficiency or skill and ability Competency Temperament and character Interest
SELECTION PROCEDURE There is no standard selection process that can be followed by all the companies in all the areas. Companies may follow different selection techniques or methods depending upon the size of the company, nature of the business, kind and number of persons to be employed, government regulations to be followed etc. Thus each company may follow any one or the possible combinations of methods of selection in the order convenient or suitable to it.
Difference between recruitment and selection Process of searching candidates for vacant jobs and making them apply for the same. It is a positive process Aims to attract more and more employees Firm notifies through various sources and distributes application form to candidates. Process of selection of right types of candidate and offering them jobs. It is a negative process. Aim to reject unsuitable candidates and pick up the most suitable for the vacant job Firm ask the candidate to pass through number of stages. Recruitment Selection