Recruitment and Selection of Personnel in Developing Countries1153525
Whilst the U.S.A and Europe are struggling to fight unemployment due to the great recession of the last 2 or 3 years, India, on the other hand, is seeing a fantastic revival of employment opportunities in the private sector. All top companies are on recruitment spree to rope in the very best talents from various colleges of the nation. There is a huge recruitment drive. It is a matter of great satisfaction for the emerging country that India does not require any assist from the West in the type of specialists, advisors, managers, operating and teaching personnel etc and is able to meet all its needs fully and capably.
Recruitment of people is carried out by numerous techniques by different companies. The Central and State Governments adopt methods which are different from that of private sector companies. There are 2 or 3 methods in vogue, the oldest and the most transparent is via the Union Public Service Commission. They conduct examination at national level, which are open to all those who satisfy the minimum qualifications required and are advertised. A choose number of aspirants are called for interview and among them the very best is given the job. The whole procedure is open and very small scope for any malpractices. All Government owned companies and some departments like Atomic Energy and Space Research also follow the exact same technique.
The private sector follows the Western model. They conduct what they call "Aptitude Test" followed by a group discussion, then a preliminary interview and subsequently the final interview. Full transparency is not apparent in the interview stage, and there is possibility of favors becoming granted to relatives of Directors and so on.
Still, the really talented and deserving are by no means left out. This space is extremely crowded because of the disparity in the remuneration between these jobs and those of the Government. There also individuals who prefer Government jobs simply because they are secure there.
Recruitment of the correct individuals is a key element in the successful aspiration of any young company. 'The correct individuals in the right job' is the theme. Special panels are constituted to conduct interviews, depending on the posts being filled. Great pain is taken in framing the concerns for the tests with the help of experts, the aim being to know not only the candidate's technical and common knowledge but also find out the reflexes and tough situations response, power of quick considering and choice making. Recruitment is not an easy process in such a complicated country.
