Summary BDO319: Module 2 - Unit 3

Unit Outline:
1. Who is responsible for SHRP
2. Definitions of recruitment &
Selection
3. Recruitment Process
4. Labour market information
5. Recruitment Sources & Methods
6. Legislation in recruitment and
selection
7. Selection process


Recruitment vs Selection

Recruitment encourages individuals to seek employment, whereas the purpose of selection is
to identify and employ the best-qualified individuals for specific positions.

RECRUITMENT is the process of acquiring applicants who are available and qualified to fill
positions in the organisation.

SELECTION is the process of choosing from a group of applicants the individual best suited
for a particular position.


Linking the role of recruitment and selection


1. Organisation's
need for additional
labour



5. Selection or start 2. Recruitment
again activities




4. Selection 3. External labour
activities market



RECRUITMENT PROCESS consists of a sequence of steps that should be followed to ensure
that the organisation obtains the best selection of possible applicants who could be above-
average employees. Recruitment process is a process of identifying the jobs vacancy,
analysing the job requirements, reviewing applications, screening, shortlisting and selecting
the right candidate.

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