Recruitment

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Recruitment Definition
The process of identifying and hiring the best-qualified candidate (from within or outside of an organization) for a job vacancy, in a most timely and cost effective manner
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The Recruitment Processes

1. Do workforce planning and forecasting to determine positions to be filled 2. Build a pool of candidates for these jobs by recruiting internal or external candidates

3. Have applicants fill out application forms and perhaps undergo an initial screening interview

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The Recruitment Process, cont.

4. Utilize various selection techniques to identify viable candidates 5. Send one or more feasible job candidates to the supervisor responsible for the job

6. Have candidate(s) go through one or more selection interviews (screens) with the supervisor and other relevant parties to determine to which candidate(s) an offer should be made
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Recruiting Conditions
1. Recruiting candidates should make sense regarding strategic plans 2. Recruiting should not rely on only one method as some are superior to others depending on who you are recruiting

3. Be aware of legal restraints

4. Evaluate efforts

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Recruitment Sources

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1. Internal Recruiting of Candidates

Requires using job postings, personnel records and skill banks

Job postings are announcements on company bulletin boards and/or Web site that list positions and their attributes

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2. External Recruiting via the Internet

User-friendly company websites can be used as an efficient recruiting tool if: Potential employees are able to easily access and view current openings from the home page Pre-employment screening assessments are kept simple Users are allowed to apply online as well as via fax or email if they prefer and register for updates
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 Another effective tool is using a Job board (Careerbuilder.com or Monster.com) or certain industry/professional association sites Social networking sites like LinkIn.com or Monster networking are becoming popular YouTube.com can help get the word out about a companys culture

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Recruitment Mehods

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1. Internet Recruiting Pros and Cons

Pros
Free or low cost Fast can start receiving applications immediately

Cons
Too much response Legal pitfalls regarding unintended discrimination

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2. Advertising as a Recruiting Tool

Select the best media for the specific position, i.e. local newspaper vs. trade journal

Experienced advertisers construct ads based on a four-point guide labeled AIDA (attention, interest, desire, action)
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3. Recruiting with Employment Agencies

Employment agencies are useful if your firm

Does not have an HR department

Has found generating an applicant pool difficult in the past or must fill an opening quickly

Wants to attract a minority group or females

Wants to reach employed individuals who might be more comfortable dealing with an agency than a competitor

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Application Form

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Developing and Using Application Forms

The Application Form is a good way to quickly collect verifiable and fairly accurate historical data from the candidate usually including information about education, prior work history and hobbies Careful attention should be paid to all forms, especially online applications

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Application Etiquette 101

Application Receipt means the screening process begins Be courteous to candidates and take the time to answer their questions

Stay in touch with the candidates through candidate relationship management systems for future job possibilities

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