Selection is selecting a candidate without conducting any technical test. Selection is based only on personal interview.
Recruitment is a process of selecting an employee through a chain of processes (Aptitude Test / Technical Test >> Personal Interview >> Technical Interview >> HR Interview >> Finalizing the Offer).
Points | Recruitment | Selection |
---|---|---|
Meaning | Searching for the suitable candidates and encouraging them | Zeroing down on a particular candidate based on his or her skills, resume, etc. |
Factor | Advertising or posting the job | Brining the candidate on board |
Objective | Finding more people to apply for the job | Rejecting unsuitable CVs; finding the best candidate |
Sequence | First | Second |
Budget | Economical | Costly |
Contractual relation | There is no contractual relationship in this | It leads to a contractual relation between the employer and the candidate |
Recruitment refers to the process where potential applicants are searched for, and then encouraged to apply for an actual or anticipated vacancy. Selection is the process of hiring employees among the shortlisted candidates and providing them a job in the organization.