Recruitment Process

Every company has its ideal recruitment process; what works for one might not work for another. As a result, there are several types of recruiting methods that you can use as a foundation to develop your process.

Direct advertisement is when you advertise open positions through online job boards, career sites and social media to find many potential candidates at once. This essential recruitment method can give broad exposure to your employer brand but attracts unqualified people as well.

Recruitment agencies manage the recruitment process and candidate selection on your behalf, freeing up time within the company for more critical tasks. They’re a good option for filling difficult or complex positions when you don’t have the necessary HR resources. However, recruitment agency services can be fairly expensive, and you won’t have control over the recruiting process.

Internships can be seen as a ‘pre-hiring’ phase of sorts. While soon-to-be graduates earn college credit and experience, you get to know them as colleagues and if they’d fit your company culture. It’s a good way to identify talent early and get them to work for your company.

Recruitment events, also known as job fairs, career expos and career fairs, are events companies hold to help them screen several potential candidates simultaneously. This recruitment method saves time and money while allowing applicants to learn more about your organisation and decide if they want to work with you.

Employee referral programmes allow your workforce to recommend family or friends for a vacant position within your organisation. It’s a cost-effective method of screening candidates that tends to bring in people who already understand how your company works.