Commercial Applications
How is recruitment different from selection?
OR
State one difference between recruitment and selection.
Answer
| S.No. | Basis | Recruitment | Selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Meaning | It involves searching for prospective employees and stimulating them to apply. | It involves comparing and choosing suitable candidates. |
| 2. | Nature of process | It is a positive process because it seeks to attract a large number of candidates from which choice can be made. | It is a negative process because it seeks to eliminate less qualified candidates to select the most suitable ones. |
| 3. | Stage | It is the first stage in hiring. | It is the second stage in hiring. |
| 4. | Objective | To create a pool of candidates. | To choose the right person for every job. |
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Why are interviews an essential part of the selection procedure?
State any two merits/advantages of external recruitment.
OR
Mention any two merits of external sources of recruitment.