Recruitment refers to the procedure of finding and stimulating the required candidates to apply for a particular job. As against this, selection is the procedure of screening and choosing the required candidates out of the gathered pool.
The following points highlight the difference between recruitment and selection.
| Basis of Difference |
Recruitment |
Selection |
| Meaning |
Recruitment refers to the process of finding and instigating the required personnel for a job. |
Selection refers to the process of choosing the right candidate out of the gathered pool developed at the time of recruitment. |
| Sequence |
In the staffing process, recruitment is at the second stage. |
In the staffing process, selection is at the third stage and succeeds recruitment. |
| Employment Contract |
The candidates gathered under recruitment are not offered any employment contract from the organisation. |
The candidates who successfully complete the selection process are offered an employment contract by the organisation containing such information as date of joining, terms and conditions, etc. |
| Characteristic |
Recruitment process involves attracting as many persons as possible for the job. |
Selection process involves choosing only the appropriate candidate and rejecting the non-suitable ones. |
