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What is indirect method of recruitment? Explain any three such methods.

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Indirect Method of Recruitment:

Indirect methods of recruitment involve the use of a third party which serves as a link between job-seekers and employers. The organisation does not directly contact the candidates; instead, it uses external agencies, media, or institutions to connect with potential employees.

Three indirect methods of recruitment:

  1. Advertisements in Newspapers, Magazines, and Journals — Advertisements are placed in newspapers, magazines, professional journals, and on TV. The job requirements and terms of employment are given in the advertisement, and candidates send applications based on this information. The newspaper or magazine acts as the third party between the employer and the job-seeker.

  2. Public Employment Exchanges — Employment exchanges run by the Government act as a third party connecting job-seekers with employers. Job-seekers register themselves with the exchange, and employers notify their vacancies. The exchange supplies a list of suitable candidates fulfilling the required qualifications.

  3. Professional Search Firms or Placement Agencies — Private placement agencies act as intermediaries between employers and job-seekers. These agencies advertise the vacancies, receive applications, conduct preliminary interviews, and short-list candidates on behalf of employers. Employers pay a fee for these services.

(A fourth indirect method is Professional Associations and Trade Unions, which also serve as a link between job-seekers and employers in their respective fields.)

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