SUMMARY OF RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION PROCESS

This topic covers the sequential steps used to attract and hire the best-fit employees.

• Recruitment is the process of generating a pool of qualified candidates. Organizations choose between Internal sources (promotions, transfers—often cheaper and faster) and External sources (job boards, agencies—offering a larger, fresh talent pool).

• Selection is the process of choosing the most appropriate candidate from the applicant pool. This involves a series of hurdles, typically including preliminary screening (resumes), selection tests (skills, aptitude), interviews (structured or behavioral), and background/reference checks, culminating in the job offer.