Recruitment Process: Advantages, Disadvantages and Processes

This report provides an overview of the recruitment process, encompassing both internal and external recruitment methods. It delves into the advantages and disadvantages of each approach, offering a comparative analysis to aid in understanding their implications. The report also highlights the key steps involved in the recruitment process, including attracting, shortlisting, and selecting candidates. The report further discusses the role of human resource managers and the utilization of external agencies in the recruitment process. Additionally, the report provides a detailed explanation of both internal and external recruitment, including the benefits and drawbacks of each method. This report offers valuable insights into the recruitment process, and is an excellent resource for students. This document is available on Desklib, a platform providing students with AI-based study tools, past papers and solved assignments.

RECRUITMENT REFERS TO THE ENTIRE PROCEDURE TO
ATTRACTING, SHORTLISTING, SELECTING AND APPOINTING
SUITABLE CANDIDATES FOR A JOB IN AN ORGANISATION OR
COMPANY. IT CAN ALSO INVOLVE VARIOUS PROCESS INVOLVED
IN SELECTING INDIVIDUAL FOR UNPAID ROLES. HUMAN
RESOURCE MANAGER, RECRUITMENT SPECIALISTS AND OTHER
HIGHER-LEVEL MANAGERS ARE CONDUCTING THE RECRUITMENT
PROCESS FOR HIRING EMPLOYEES IN THE ORGANISATION. BUT
IN FEW CASES PUBLIC SECTOR EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES,
SPECIALIST SEARCH CONSULTANCIES AND COMMERCIAL
RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ARE ALSO UTILISED IN ORDER TO
CONDUCT OR UNDERTAKE THE PROCESS OF RECRUITING
EMPLOYEES IN VARIOUS COMPANIES.
Internal
recruitment – It is
a recruitment
process in which
the organisation
looks to fill the
vacancy from
within its existing
workforce.
External
recruitment – This
process is used
when an
organisation
needs to fill the
vacancy from any
suitable applicant
outside the
company or
businessAdvantages
Quicker and cheaper to
recruit
Individuals are already
familiar with the
business and its
activities or operations
Provides opportunities
for promotion within
the organisation
Organisation is already
aware of strengths and
weaknesses of the
candidates.
Disadvantages
The number of potential
applicants is limited
Lack of new ideas from
outside
May lead to demotivation
among employee not
appointed
Creating another vacancy
which is important to be
filled.
Disadvantages
It is a long process
This process includes
higher cost
Selection procedure
may be ineffective for
revealing the best
candidate.
Advantages
Individual from outside
bring new ideas
Individuals have a wider
range experience
Large number of
potential candidates to
choose from
RECRUIT
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