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Recruitment and Selection Strategies

Recruitment and selection process are the basic functions of Human resource management. Successful human resource should identify the needs of the organization. Effective recruitment and selection strategies result in organizational outcome.

Recruitment

It is the approach of attract many candidates to the vacant positions (Biswas, 2012). Efficient recruitment process increases the productivity, focus on good environment and positive relationship among the workers (Recruitment and Selection, 2016). Recruitment can be classified into two; Internal recruitment and External recruitment (Kumari and Malhotra, 2013).

Recruitment process

·         Analyzing job requirements 

·         Advertising the vacancy 

·         Attracting candidates to apply for the job 

·         Managing response 

·         Closely examine applications 

·         Short listing candidates 


Selection

Selection is the process of recognizing an individual from a pool of applicants. The selection should be done based on placing the right candidates in the right positions to achieve the goals and objectives of the organizations (Ayesha, 2015).

Selection Process

·         Screening 

·         Eliminating unsuitable candidates 

· Conducting an examination (aptitude test, intelligence test, performance test, personality test, etc.) 

·         Interviews 

·         Checking references 

·         Medical tests 


HR managers must handle every candidate carefully by considering important factors like educational qualifications, professional experiences and personality traits etc... (Recruitment and Selection, 2016)

Recruiting and selection have changed significantly. As a HR personal you need to find a quality applicant to fill the gaps. These strategies will guide you to get choose the right people and get them hired successfully.

1. Develop a clear employee brand

2. Create job posts that reflect your company

3. Use social media

4. Invest in an applicant tracking system

5. Explore niche job boards

6. Consider college recruiting

7. Find passive candidates

7. Conduct awesome interviews

Additions matters to consider

 The HR process must be personalized

This means that HR needs to attend to each person with care and honor. They have to focus individually to each and every applicant with complete intention.

Selection is handled by recruiters more often

HR personnel must trust the evaluation of the recruiters as they are expert in the particular field.   

Ask interesting interview questions

Instead of asking boring questions replace them by exciting questions where the people willing to answer. When interesting questions are formed in such a way, it will create a positive mindset about the company and let applicant to accept the job offer.

Make Benefits Front and Center

In modern world, applicants prefer job benefits not only based on money, they expect additional basic benefits as well. If you cannot provide them you will miss experienced applicants. Many adults have to provide support to their family work as well. Therefore when the recruiter is flexible with them they really like to accept such job offers.

 

Conclusion

Last two decades made many changes in the life of people, mainly in their work culture. Most of the people are willing do remote work instead sitting in the offices. Also recruitment and selection process are carried with the help of technology is revolutionized as e recruitment and process which reduces time consumption and cost. Successful recruitment and selection practices are the main components of human resources in any organization.



References

Biswas, N. (2012). Recruitment and selection process at Viyellatex group.

Kumari, N., & Malhotra, R. (2013). A Study of the Recruitment and Selection process: SMC Global. ZENITH International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, 3(2), 244-254.

Recruitment and Selection, (2016) Tutorials Point.  from https://www.tutorialspoint.com/recruitment_and_selection/recruitment_and_selection_tutorial.pdf 

Richardson, M.A. (n.d.) (2017) Recruitment Strategies. Managing/Effecting the Recruitment  Process.  fromhttp://unpan1.un.org/intradoc/groups/public/documents/UN/UNPAN021814.pdf

Yaseen, A. (2015) Recruitment and selection process of higher education sector and its impact on organizational outcomes. International Journal of Human Resource Studies, 5(4), 79-94.

Comments

  1. Imashi DayaratnaDecember 18, 2021 at 1:00 AM

    This will ensures that an organization will continue to maintain its commitment to providing equal opportunity to employees and it will leads to be ensured, that they carry out their job duties in a well-organized manner and lead to progression of the organization.

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  2. ARSHAD MBADecember 18, 2021 at 9:32 AM

    Fully agreed with your conclusion statement, such elements will make things better to get the right candidate, also we need to treat employee to feel better to contribute to the process and achive the set goals.

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  3. Manoj JudeDecember 18, 2021 at 7:13 PM

    Recruitment and selection are tied together in one thread which process is very much important for the smooth run of an organization. If right people not being selected to right positions, the business process would collapse and internal employee unrests, management problems and partner/stakeholder dissatisfactions could sabotage the entire organizations portfolio and business process. hence, a clear cut strategies should be adopt when doing the recruitment without biasness or favourism

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  4. Hariz HaniffaDecember 18, 2021 at 9:18 PM

    Your article explains the importance of recruitment and selection in a summery Better company performance are the result of effective recruiting and selection processes. When the best personnel are hired and retained, the quality of products and services improves. When the best people are identified, hired, trained, and retained, financial success improves. Thank you .

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  5. Benjamin ThasonDecember 18, 2021 at 9:39 PM

    recruitment and selection is one of the key factor of organizations HR functions , it is very important to select and recruit the most right person to the organization who is willing to contribute towards successes of and organization

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  6. Tharaka Pathirana December 19, 2021 at 1:48 AM

    Corporate procedures underwent a rapid change after the corona. Interviews and exams are also conducted online to recruit new employees to an organization, and working from home has also become popular.
    Recruitment is complex and constantly changing, but with the right new tools, you can find great candidates for an organization.(Garner,2021)

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  7. Mohamed HasaanDecember 19, 2021 at 8:48 AM

    Recruitment strategy is a clear plan that explains which roles you will recruit, when, why and how. This should be in line with the objectives of your overall organization. Your strategy should be actionable and easy to communicate. Although you can modify your tactics, the strategy should always be clear.

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