1. Human Resources - Recruitment
Internal/External Recruitment

2. Internal Recruitment
Filling a vacant position with somebody who already works for the company
Jobs may be advertised in staff newsletters, notice boards, internal etc

3. Internal Recruitment – Good or Bad?
Advantages
Existing staff know the business already
The employer already knows the candidate
It is sometimes quicker and less expensive
Opportunity for promotion often motivates existing staff
Disadvantages
Better qualifies people may be available outside the company
It may be difficult to manage people who were previously your co-workers
It may cause resentment between staff
The candidate may already have a reputation within the business which may be poor

4. External Recruitment
External recruitment occurs when a person from outside the organisation is employed.
Jobs may be advertised in newspapers, job centres, on the Internet

5. External Recruitment – Good or Bad?
Advantages
New staff will bring new ideas to the business
They will often be keen to make a good impression and work harder
They may make existing staff work harder
Disadvantages
The employer does not know the qualities of the new employee
Advertising and interviewing takes a long time and costs money
They need time to settle in
They may be resented by existing workers who have been overlooked for promotion