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.