Internal & External Recruitment

Internal Recruitment

Internal recruitment is where a business looks to fill a vacancy from existing staff

Advantages

• Employee has awareness of a firms culture
• Candidates may not need induction training
• Provides promotion for workers
• Avoids expensive advertising
• Selection can be easier as know about candidates

Disadvantages

• Limited skill base
• May not be as high quality as external candidates especially for senior jobs

External Recruitment

External recruitment is where a business looks to fill a vacancy from individuals outside the organisation

Advantages

• Can attract a more diverse group of candidates who bring fresh ideas to the business
• Increase in variety of skills

Disadvantages

• Can be very expensive
• Know less about the candidates