All firms cannot meet all their manpower requirements from internal sources alone. Therefore recruitment from outside sources is necessary. These sources are:
Recommendation of present employees:
Many firms encourage their employees to recommend their relatives/friends for employment because they believe this policy will prove to be a valuable asset
- in maintaining goodwill of the present employees; and
- in finding reliable candidates.
Factory Gate:
In times of severe unemployment and when unskilled workers and casual workers are required, workers are recruited from a large number of job seekers that assemble everyday at the factory gate.
Notices:
Notices or posters placed at a central location in the workshop, office or at the factory gate help in identifying suitable candidates for the job.
Jobbers & Contractors: (Agents)
Many industries in India secure their manpower requirements through jobbers and contractors. These jobbers and contractors keep in touch with the potential labourers in the villages and on payment of a commission, bring them to the places where workers are needed.
Waiting list:
Many firms receive casual applications either through mail or personal visits to the firms. These applications are kept in record and can prove to be an excellent source of recruitment.
Personnel Consultants:
If the personnel policy of the firm permits, a firm can opt to use the services of a personnel or management consultancy firm that is specialised in recruitment purposes.
Media advertising:
Advertising is a popular method of recruiting staff. The benefit is that the firm can use the most appropriate newspaper or journal to advertise the vacancy and also get the best candidate to fill up the vacancy.
