Recruitment

And
Selection
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 Recruitment And Selection
• Recruitment- searching for and attracting
applicants qualified to fill vacant positions

• Selection- Analyzing the qualifications of

applicants and deciding upon those who
show the most potential

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 Internal VS. External Recruitment
Advantages and Disadvantages
Internal Recruitment
Advantages Disadvantages
-Employee familiar with the - Political infighting for
organization. promotions.
-Lower recruiting and training - Inbreeding.
costs.
-Increases the morale and - Morale problem for those not
motivation of employees. promoted.
-Probability of success due
to better assessment of abilities and skills.

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 Internal VS. External Recruitment
Advantages and Disadvantages
External Recruitment
Advantages Disadvantages
New ideas & approaches. Employee may not fit
with the organization.

“Clean slate” regarding Lowered morale &

company-specific commitment of
experiences from which employees.
to build.

Level of knowledge & skill Adjustment takes longer.

not available in current
organization.
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 Recruitment And Selection
Key Activities
• Analyze job requirements
• Identify source of potential employees
• Attract potential employees
• Interview applicants
• Investigate references
• Evaluate applicants

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The Selection Process
Application Blanks and Resumes

Testing

Interview

Reference Checks

Job Offer

Physical Examination

Hire New Employee

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 Guidelines For Improving The Selection
Interview
• Train potential interviewers in interviewing
techniques.
• Determine the requirements of the job through job
analysis.
• Prepare for the interview.
• Focus on knowledge, skill, abilities and other
characteristics necessary for the job.
• Use “open-ended” and “what-if” questions in the
interview.
• Conduct the interview in a relaxed physical
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 Common Interviewing Errors

• Knowledge of these potential errors is the

first step in avoiding them
• Snap Judgments
• Interviews not knowing what the job entails
• Pressure to hire
• Candidate order error
• Nonverbal behavior
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Contemporary Issues in Recruitment
& Selection

• Emphasis on “new” skills and competencies

• Focus on “intangibles”, e.g., “cultural fit”.
• Greater use of psychometric testing.
• Greater use of outsourcing, contracting,
contingent workforce.
• Rise of internet recruiting.

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