VARIOUS SOURCES OF RECRUITMENT
The Sources of
Recruitment can mainly be divided into two parts-
[I] Internal Sources of Recruitment;
[II] External
Sources of Recruitment
[I] Internal Sources of Recruitment:
Internal sources of recruitment mean recruitment from within the organization.
It is a very important source of recruitment. This source is generally used to
fill up the vacancies at a medium level of management. Under this method, vacancies at various
levels can easily be filled up through promotions, transfers, and the recalling of employees.
This recruitment policy provides the opportunity for
development to the employees of the enterprise. It offers the challenges before
them so that they may try to do their work to the best of their ability and
efficiency. It increases their morale. It makes available reliable, efficient
and experienced employees to the enterprise. It attracts young and ambitious
people to join the firm. This method is
simple and economical.
[II] External Sources of Recruitment:
All the vacancies at all levels use of
cannot be filled up through internal sources of recruitment only. Therefore,
external sources are also necessary for all organizations. Recruitment at
lower levels is made from external sources only. The main external sources of
recruitment are as follows:
1. Former Employees:
Former employees mean the employees who have left the organization or who were
terminated because of any reason. If the record, performance, and conduct of
such employees have been satisfactory and they are willing to come back to the
organization, they can be recalled and re-appointed.
2. Friends and Relatives of Present Employees:
This is
the most popular source of recruitment,
particularly in private enterprises. The vacancies are filled up through the
friends and relatives of present employees.
3. Application on the Gate:
Some candidates contact the
Human Resource Department of the enterprise to get employment. If found
suitable, some vacancies may be filled up through them. Generally, unskilled
workers are recruited at the gate of the factory.
4. Employment Exchange:
Employment exchange is an important
external source of recruitment. The government has created a network of
Employment Exchanges to help job seekers. An Employment Exchange maintains
detailed records of the candidates. Whenever an enterprise notifies the
vacancies to the Exchange, appropriate candidates are referred by the Exchange
to the employers. Employment Exchanges are generally used for clerical and
semi-skilled employees.
5. Private Employment Institutions:
A number of Private Employment Agencies have also been set up in our country.
These agencies charge fees for their service from the employers. These agencies
are very popular for recruiting technical, professional and managerial
personnel.
6. Education Institutions:
Colleges, Universities and other
Educational Institutions are also important sources of external recruitment.
The vacancies may be sent to the authorities of these institutions that display
them to the students and the interested students may apply to the enterprise.
In some cases, the representatives of
the enterprise visit the educational institution and interview the interested
and qualified students of their choice.
7. Advertisement:
Advertisement is the most important source
of external source of recruitment. The advertisement may be in the leading News
Papers, Magazines etc. This is the most popular source of recruitment. It is
very convenient and economical also. The vacancies are advertised in the News
Papers and the interested candidates submit their applications on the basis of
such advertisements.
8. Other Companies:
Sometimes, the officers of higher cadres working in other Companies are appointed by offering them more attractive
salaries and perks.
9. Labour Unions:
Labour Unions can be very useful in the recruitment of the labour force. The
workers may be recruited at the required number by contacting the officers of
labour unions.
RELATED TOPIC
Characteristics of Human Resource Management
Objective of Human Resource Management
Scope of Human Resource Management
