Overview of Recruitment Methods and Selection Criteria

This CIPD Level 3 learning video for unit 3CO04 – Essentials of people practice explores the Overview of Recruitment Methods and Selection Criteria, addressing assessment criteria AC 1.3. The video examines how different recruitment methods—including internal and external advertisements, internet sites, recruitment agencies, head hunters, job fairs, application forms, and electronic recruitment systems—shape candidate visibility and application quality. Understanding when to use each method is critical, as your choice of recruitment approach directly influences who discovers your vacancy, who applies, and how effectively you can make informed hiring decisions. By the end of this video, learners will be able to explain various recruitment methods and determine which approaches are most appropriate for different organisational contexts.

Assessment Criteria 1.3

What You'll Learn

Recruitment is easiest to get wrong at the start, because the choice of method quietly shapes who sees your vacancy, who applies, and how quickly you can make a safe decision.

About 3CO04 – Essentials of people practice

This unit introduces the fundamentals of people practice, ranging from the employee lifecycle to policies, regulation and law. It further explores a diverse array of specialist subjects such as recruitment, talent management, reward and learning and development, essential to a career in people practice. Importantly, this unit enables practitioners to apply their knowledge and skills, building their confidence and ability to practise progressively.

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