External Sources of Recruitment : External sources of recruitment means recruitment of employees from the sources outside the organisation. External sources of recruitment are given below :
(a) Advertisements : Advertisements in newspapers and journals are the most widely used method of attracting candidates for all types of jobs. Advertisements bring in a large number of applications due to wide circulation of a national newspaper. This method is convenient and economical also.
(b) Placement Agencies : Private employment agencies advertise the vacancies, receive applications, conduct interviews and short-list candidates on behalf of employers. These agencies have become a popular source for recruiting managerial and technical personnel.
(c) Employment Exchanges : Employment exchanges run by the Government are another external source of recruitment. Anyone seeking employment can get himself registered with the employment exchange. Employers notify job vacancies to employment exchanges, The exchange supplies a list of candidates to fulfil required qualifications.