What are the main recruitment methods?

Not all recruitment processes go the same way. The process can take many different forms depending on the particular characteristics of the position and the needs of the organization. Here is where we start seeing different recruitment methods. These can change significantly and their level of effectiveness will change according to the situation. 

Do you know what are the most common recruitment methods you can use? At T2W we have an extensive experience in talent recruitment. In this article we will take a look at the most common methods of recruitment among modern companies. 

Methods of recruitment 

A recruitment method is a series of actions that recruiters take in order to find the ideal candidate for a position. Each method sets a different style for the recruitment process. Recruitment methods are usually classified according to the type of recruitment chosen by the organization. Let’s check some of them classified by their external or external nature. 

External recruitment methods 

With external recruitment you will look for professionals outside the organization. For that reason, you have to check what the job market has to offer. Here it’s necessary to go through all stages of the recruitment process, which can take some time. The positive aspect is that external candidates always bring new ideas and fresh perspectives for the organization. Let’s see some of the most common external recruitment methods. 

1. Online advertising 

This is the most common external recruitment method. With this, you have to advertise in job sites, professional groups and social networks. One of its main benefits is that it helps you show your brand in many platforms and catch the attention of a new audience. Choosing paid advertisement in social media can offer a great number of candidates. The only disadvantage you could find is that advertising could be a little extensive in the long term. 

2. Talent pool 

This is one of the best tools for recruiters when it comes to external recruitment processes. A talent pool is basically a database where recruiters start collecting and classifying candidates for several different areas. These candidates have already applied to several previous processes and they have been evaluated to certain degree. When you have to find a candidate for a specific position and the there isn’t much time, a talent pool will offer a list that can speed up the whole process. 

3. Employee referrals 

If the profiles you need to find are complex and you don’t have time, wouldn’t it be nice to get a little help? Through an employee referral program the people working for the company recommend some of their contacts who could fit the profile you are looking for. To recommend the best person for the job, employees need to understand the responsibilities and challenges of the position. If the professional referred gets the job, the worker who recommended that person must receive a reward. 

4. Outsourcing 

When time and the complexity of the profile are against you, there is always the option of outsourcing the recruitment process. Through this alternative, you leave the whole process in the hands of expert recruiters. This is perfect for organizations that have a Human Resources area with little experience, if you have to find a difficult profile or if the there are many positions to cover. 

Internal recruitment methods 

With internal recruitment, you will look for professionals inside the organization. For that reason, the current employees will be the ones who will get to new position inside the company. Since these professionals have already been evaluated, they don’t need to go through all stages of the recruitment process. Let’s check some of the most common internal recruitment methods. 

1. Promotions 

This is one of the most common internal recruitment methods. With this one, you select an employee whose performance has been particularly good so that that person can get to a higher position inside the same area of the organization. Since you will get employees that have already passed all filters, they can skip many stages of the recruitment process.  

2. Transferences 

Transferences are another frequent internal recruitment method. In this case, in contrast with promotions, the employee gets to a different area inside the company. This horizontal movement inside the organization usually requires extra training so that the person can successfully adapt. For this reason, concepts such as upskilling and reskilling are so important in modern organizations. 

3. Reboarding 

Reboarding is one of the most interesting methods in the list. Through this, the company receives back former employees. While those professionals have left the organization, you already know their skills and abilities. Even better, you already know they fit with the working style of the company. If you make an attractive offer and your organizational culture has been the right one, you won’t have problems to get back that valuable employee. 

These are the main methods of recruitment classified by their type. Understand all the alternatives you have available and your recruitment processes will be simpler and faster.  

At Talent2Win, we strive to align your company’s business objectives with the best Talent Acquisition strategies available. If you want to learn more about the services we offer, do not hesitate to contact us.