Ibrahim Sameer

Learning Objectives
Definition of Recruitment & Selection
Understand the difference between Recruitment &

Selection
Types of internal and external recruitment sources
What are the factors affecting Recruitment & Selection

Definition
Recruitment: is the process of attracting a field of

suitable candidates for vacant positions from both

inside and outside organization.
Selection: involves the series of steps by which the

candidates are screened for choosing the most suitable

persons for vacant posts.

Purpose of Recruitment &

Selection
Recruitment
Create a talented pool of candidates for the
firm
Recruitment is a positive process because it
encourage more people to apply
Recruitment basically concern with tapping
the source of human resource
There is no established contract in the
recruitment process

Selection
It choose the right candidate to fill the various
position
Selection is negative process because it involve
rejection and unsuitable candidates
Selection is concerned with selecting the most
suitable candidate through various interviews
Selection results in a contract of service between
employer and employee

Procedures before Recruitment &

Selection Process
It identify whether job vacancy really exists.
Job Analysis procedure: it is a process of collecting and analyzing

all information about the job.

Prepare the job description: it is a written statement explaining

the content of the job.

Notify the vacancy both internally and externally: organization

have the option of recruiting the both internally as well as

externally.

Sources of Recruitment

Advantages & Disadvantages of

Internal Recruitment

Advantages & Disadvantages of

External Recruitment

Factors Affecting Recruitment

The recruitment function of the organization is

affected and governed by a mix of various internal and

external forces. The internal factors are the factors that
can be controlled by the organization and the external
factors are the factors which cannot be controlled by
the organization.

Internal Factors
Recruitment Policy
Human Resource Planning
Size of the firm
Cost
Growth and Expansion

External Factors
Supply & Demand
Labour Market
Image / Goodwill
Political Social Legal Environment
Competitors

Selection Process
Preliminary Interview
Selection Test
Employment Interview
Reference and Background Analysis
Physical Examination
Job Offer
Employment Contract

Questions for Discussion

What is recruitment and selection?
Discuss the sources of internal and external

recruitment?
What are the factors affecting recruitment and

selection?
Discuss the selection procedures?

Q&A