The Recruitment Process - An Overview

Effective recruitment means having the right person, in the right place, at the right time. It sounds easy doesn’t it? But recruiting the right person takes effort, and, in the long run, is crucial to organisational performance. This is because good employees get the job done, require light-touch management, and are committed to the success of the organisation. Poor recruitment can cause untold problems, and serious inefficiencies, thanks to the vast amount of management time spent in problem solving, retraining, and disciplinary activity. Recruitment skills, therefore, are critical - not just for HR teams, but also for line managers who are increasingly involved in the selection process. The duration of this course is 20 minutes and can be completed over multiple sessions. By the end of this course you will be able to: • List the four stages of the recruitment process • Understand the reasons for recruitment • Role definition • Attraction • Selection • Appointment