RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION IN IT SECTOR

RECRUITMENT AND SELECTIONIN IT SECTORBy :Rashmi VaishyaRoll No: 14PGDBM-HR

IntroductionRecruitmentIt is the process of finding and attracting, capable applicants for employment.SelectionIt is the process of differentiating between applicants in order to identify and hire those with greaterlikelihood of success in job.

Recruitment in IT sector1) INTERNAL FACTORS Recruiting policyTemporary and part-time employeesRecruitment of local citizensEngagement of the company in HRPCompanys sizeCost of recruitmentCompanys growth and expansion

2) EXTERNAL FACTORS Supply and Demand factorsUnemployment RateLabor market conditionsPolitical and legal considerationsSocial factorsEconomic factorsTechnological factors

Example : TCS, IBM, Sprylogic Technologies Ltd. etc..

Selection in IT sectorThe selection process varies from company to company.Like IBM uses 7 steps for selection of candidatesTCS uses different methods at for different levels in hierarchy.Sprylogic Technologies Ltd. Uses 9 steps for selection of right person.

Selection process in IBM

Steps for selection in IBMTo create a favorable impression on the applicants right from the stage of reception.Generally planned by large organizations to cut the cost of selection by allowing only eligible candidates to go through the further stages in selection.Application blank or form is one of the most common methods used to collect information likePersonal data (address, sex, telephone number)Marital dataEducational dataEmployment ExperienceExtra-curricular activitiesReferences and RecommendationsAttempts to asses intelligence, abilities, personality trait, performance, simulation tests . Some of the commonly used employment tests are:Intelligence testsAptitude testsPersonality testsAchievement tests

Interview is the oral examination of candidates for employment. The most essential step in the selection process. Interviewer matches the information obtained about the candidates through various means to the job requirements.Certain jobs require physical qualities like clear vision, perfect hearing, unusual stamina, tolerance of hard working conditions, clear tone, etc. Medical examination reveals whether or not a candidate possesses these qualities.Once the interview and medical examination of the candidate is over, the personnel department will engage in checking references. Candidates are required to give the names of 2 or 3 references in their application forms.The line manager has to make the final decision now whether to select or reject a candidate after soliciting the required information through different techniques.

Top Management Level Middle Management LevelFrontline LevelWork Force LevelSelection process in TCS

1. Work force levelWork force level is the initial level of any company, hear the selected person do the job which is assigned by their head. In the TCS the initial job is mainly concern with software development, it could be hardware or networking related also so candidate should have knowledge of computer languages, hardware or networking for which post he/she is applying.Now the recruitment process for work force level

Application: it can be either online or respond to one of companys Ads They screen candidates resume and call them for an interview

Selection process is through1.Written (Aptitude test)2.Interview (Technical & non-technical)3.Group Problem Solving

2. Frontline LevelFrontline level is the upper level of work force level. A person could be the head of one team of workforce level. Here it concern with strong technical as well as communication skill. It is two way communication process where he/she communicate with work force people as well as their technical department.

This is internal and external process here employee is getting select from inside the company or from outside the company. The inside selection process is bit different from outside selection process.Now selection process for frontline level from outside the company1. Written2. Interview (technical & non-technical)3. Case study analysis, aptitude testGroup DiscussionForinside selection they considersAccording to their performanceInterviewLeadership quality

3. Middle Management level (Executive selection scheme)

The Executive Selection Scheme is a fast track program for accelerated growth of high potential professionals. It take care of all project taken by the company.

This is also two way communication process. Here the managercommunicate with his high level person, lower level employees and more with clients.Now the selection process of middle Management level. This is also based on internally and externally.In Internal process1. Interview2. Presentation3. Case Study Analysis4. Leadership Quality &5. According to their performanceNow External Process1. Written Aptitude test2. Interview (technical & non-technical)3. Case study analysis4. Presentation5. Leadership quality6. Negotiation

4.Top Management Level

It is the top most and prestigious post for the Tata Consultancy Service like CEO, MD. Here top most person is mainly concern for managing the whole company, they also make strategies related to decision making for to phosphorus in near future .

There is no recruitment process from externally.Now Selection process for Top Management Level is through1. Interview2. Candidate Presentation3. Offers and negotiation

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