Recruitment and Selection Process:

The Recruitment process is the process of sensitizing the people wishing to apply for the job about the
vacancies available in the job. This calls for the applicants to apply for the vacancies through a
prescribed process. After this the selection process takes place where the applications are scrutinized,
shortlisted, interviewed and the final decision is taken.

Generally, the Recruitment and selection process consists of the following:

(i) Identification of Job Vacancy: This means that the job vacancies are to be recognized in the business
so as to know how many number of people are required to be hired. The different departments of
business report about the vacancy they have in their respective departments and the qualifications they
require in the personnel.

(ii) Enlisting the types of jobs: After the ascertainment of the vacancy of the job in the business it is
assessed that what kind of employee is required to be hired. It is to be checked whether the full time
employment is required or part time employment will work. The tenure of the job needs to be known as
if it is a permanent job or temporary job.

(iii) Advertising the Job: It means communicating the requirement of job to the people. The job is
advertised through various means like newspaper ads, TV Commercials, Online job portals or pamphlets.
This calls the pursuant to apply for the job.

(iv) Filling up of job application forms: This means that the job application form has to be filled by the
job applicant with proper information and resume. There must not be any forgery in the authenticity of
the information.

(v) Scrutiny of Applications: Once the applicants are done applying, the applications are scrutinized by
the HR department. The candidates who appear eligible and capable of the job are shortlisted and
promoted to the next level of the selection process.

(vi) Written Test: The shortlisted candidates are then called up for a written test. These tests are to
check the knowledge of the applicants in their respective fields. It ensures whether they have
appropriate and effective knowledge. This can be checked only through the written test which covers all
the technical, psychological and general knowledge of the applicant. If the selectors are satisfied with
the knowledge of the applicant, they are promoted to next level of selection process.

(vii) Personal Interview: In the personal interview the personality and attitude of the applicant towards
his peer crew and towards the job is tested. It is checked if he is capable enough to be undertaken for
the job and if he will be compatible in the work environment of the company. Many of his personal
traits get recognized using the interview like his fluency, demeanor and dedication towards the work.

(viii) Reference Check: The references of the selected candidates are also checked. The candidates
informations authenticity by contacting the references the candidate provided. The past detail of the
candidate is checked. The information is collected from all the previous employers he has worked under.
Only after proper scrutiny of the candidate, if the recruiters are convinced about the profile the
selection decision is taken.

(ix) Final Selection Decision: The final selection decision is taken after taking into consideration every
aspect. Either the application of the applicant is rejected or it is selected. If the application gets selected,
the applicant is given the offer letter and on it acceptance the further formalities of the job are
discussed.

(x) Placement: On completion of all the formalities, the applicant is given the placement and hence is
known as an employee. The orientation and the job work follows the placement. The worker is hired
and compensated for his work as per the terms of the agreement signed.