Question

Differentiate Recruitment and Selection.

Answer 1

Basis for comparison	Recruitment	Selection
1. Meaning	It means searching candidates for the right job.	It refers to the process of selecting the suitable candidates and offering them job.
2. Objective	Inviting large number of candidates to apply for the vacant post.	Picking up the most suitable candidates.
3. Method	It is an economical method.	It is an expensive method
4. Contractual relation	It involves the communication of vacancies. There is no contractual relation.	It creates contractual relation between employer and employee.
5. Process	Recruitment process is very simple.	Selection process is very complex and complicated.
6. Time	Requires less time since it involves merely identifying vacancies and advertising them.	It is more timeconsuming because each and every candidate has to be tested on various aspects before finally being selected.