Which form of recruitment is currently most applied by enterprises? It is one of the questions asked when businesses build key human resources for the company. The following article will provide recruitment forms that you can refer to to optimize employee recruitment.
What Is a Recruitment Method?
What Is a Recruitment Method?
A recruitment method refers to the approach or process used to search for and attract personnel to fill vacant positions within a business or organization. In the course of business operations, the need to strengthen and expand human resources is inevitable. This requires companies, HR departments, or organizational leaders to understand and develop appropriate recruitment strategies.
What should businesses do to identify the right recruitment method?
Recruitment is a comprehensive process that must be carefully planned before choosing the most suitable method. Below are the key steps businesses should take:
1. Identify the vacant position within the organization
Businesses must thoroughly understand their organizational structure and pinpoint the positions that need to be filled. This is the foundation for all subsequent recruitment actions.
2. Benchmark similar positions in the labor market
Although it might seem redundant, analyzing similar job positions in other organizations provides valuable insight into the current labor market. This allows companies to adjust their recruitment strategy and improve their ability to attract top talent.
3. Define salary and job description clearly
A detailed job description helps candidates assess their compatibility with your organization. Research indicates that high-potential candidates often prefer companies offering competitive salaries and attractive benefits.
4. Propose a recruitment budget
What is the budget that enterprises can spend on recruitment activities? This is one of the issues that businesses consider and optimize to choose the right forms of recruitment. Depending on the budget of the enterprise, the recruitment department can offer different forms of recruitment.
5. Select the most suitable recruitment method to attract talent
In addition to traditional approaches, businesses can reach candidates more effectively by adopting digital recruitment platforms. The following section will explore the most popular recruitment methods being used today.
Common Recruitment Methods
1. Traditional recruitment methods
Refer to the following traditional recruitment methods to:
| Recruitment Method | Advantage | Disadvantages |
| Internal recruitment | The company can identify potential talent from within, avoiding brain drain. Selected individuals are already familiar with the corporate environment, which facilitates smoother transitions and faster adaptation to the new role. | An unsuitable selection may lead to internal conflicts, especially if the candidate fails to make a breakthrough in the new position. Familiarity with the work environment may also result in rigidity or resistance to change. |
| Recruitment via Employment Service Centers | Saves time in sourcing and waiting for applicants to submit resumes. | Candidate quality may fall short of the company’s expectations. |
| Recruitment via Employee Referrals | This method enables a fast recruitment process while maintaining candidate quality, as referrals often undergo informal pre-screening by the introducer. | May lead to controversy or internal dissatisfaction if the recruitment process lacks transparency. |
| Recruitment through Job Fairs or Educational Institutions | This approach is effective in engaging with the next generation of the workforce and enhancing employer branding among early-career professionals. | Time and training costs are incurred because the target group consists of final-year students or recent graduates. This makes it difficult to meet recruitment needs for senior positions that require extensive experience. |
It can be said that using traditional recruitment methods may help minimize recruitment costs and enable the hiring of candidates within a short period of time. Businesses should consider these methods when the position does not have highly specific requirements and when the recruitment budget is limited.
2. Modern recruitment methods
In addition to traditional approaches, some businesses are willing to invest significantly in alternative recruitment methods to access and attract more potential candidates.
Recruitment via job information websites
Well-known and reputable job sites currently include platforms such as VietnamWorks, TopCV.vn, LinkedIn.com, Career.vn, etc. When posting job vacancies, businesses often pay a fee to have their postings featured on the main pages, thereby increasing visibility among potential candidates.
- Advantages: Enables wide access to job seekers and ensures better targeting of the candidates that businesses are looking for.
- Disadvantages: Involves costs and time investment to identify the most suitable platforms for the company’s recruitment needs.
Recruitment through Third-Party Headhunting
This is a relatively new recruitment method where businesses sign a contract with a company to handle the recruitment process.
- Advantages: Allows for quick candidate search and effective screening to select the best candidates after evaluation.
- Disadvantages: High cost; this method is typically used by businesses that face difficulties in recruiting for positions with strict requirements in terms of experience and skills.
Although the budget for this recruitment method is relatively high, many companies and organizations still prioritize it, as it not only helps build the company’s brand in the market but also offers greater options by providing access to an unlimited and diverse pool of candidates.
What form can recruit personnel quickly?
This is a common question raised by businesses, organizations, and headhunting agencies alike. The time required to find the right candidate depends on various factors such as the position itself, recruitment requirements, the method used, and even the timing of the recruitment effort to attract suitable candidates.
Therefore, to quickly identify and recruit potential candidates, businesses should consider combining both traditional and modern recruitment methods. This hybrid approach enables more flexible and effective engagement with the modern workforce across different generations.
For deeper insights into the recruitment methods mentioned above or for training and consultation on human resources issues, feel free to contact KMC.
Website: https://kmc.vn/
Hotline: +84 81 489 4789 or +84 91 988 9331
Email: info@kmc.vn
