Recruitment, Selection & Orientation
Recruitment
A process of searching for prospective employees and stimulating, encouraging them to apply for jobs in the organization.
Steps in RecruitmentIdentifying the different sources of labor
supply.Assessing the validity of different sources.Choosing the most suitable source.Inviting applications from the prospective
candidates for the vacant jobs.
Sources of recruitment
There are two sources of recruitment: Internal source (from inside the
enterprise). External source (from outside the
enterprise).
Internal SourceFilling vacancies in higher jobs from inside
the enterprise.They are: Transfer. Promotion.
Merits of Internal RecruitmentMotivates the employee to improve their
performance.Reduces the labour turn-over. Increases the employee morale.Sense of security.Better employee-employer relationship.
Demerits of Internal RecruitmentReduces the scope for fresh talents.Hampers the spirit of competition.Overall productivity of the enterprise
reduces on account of frequent transfers of employees.
External SourceProcess of filling vacancies in entry level
jobs from outside the organization.They are: Recruitment or factory gate. Advertisement. Employment exchange. Educational institutions. Casual callers. Unsolicited applicants. Labour contractors. Recommendations.
Merits of External Recruitment
Wide choice.Brings new ideas.Economical.
Demerits of External RecruitmentDemoralization.Lack of co-operation.Danger of mal-adjustment.
Selection
The process of choosing the best person for a particular job.
The process of offering jobs to one or more candidates from among those who have applied for the jobs in the concern.
Steps in SelectionReceipt of applicationReceipt of application
Scrutiny of applicationsScrutiny of applications
Preliminary interviewPreliminary interview
Selection testSelection test
Checking ReferencesChecking References
Employment InterviewEmployment Interview
Medical ExaminationMedical Examination
Placement and OrientationPlacement and Orientation
Rejection of
Unsuitable candidates
After selection, a candidate should be placed on a suitable job with rank and responsibilities attached to it. This process is called Placement.
Orientation / InductionA process trough which a new employee is
introduced to the job and the organization.Purpose of Orientation 1. Removes fear. 2. Creates a good impression. a. Adjust and adapt. b. Get along with people. c. Get off to a good start. 3. Acts as a valuable source of
information.
Steps in OrientationIntroduction Introduced to key personal and
informed about company profiles, procedures and benefits.
Training opportunities and career prospects are explained.
Doubts are clarified, encouraged.
Socialization Process through which a new recruit
begins to understand and accept the values, norms and beliefs held by others in the organisation.
Helps the employee to learn about the job and perform things in a desired way.
Follow-up To offer guidance to employees on
various general as well as job related matters.