Glossary for Recruitment Professionals

External Recruitment

External recruitment is the process by which a company fills job vacancies by sourcing candidates from outside the organisation. It happens through job advertisements, recruiting agencies, or referrals. This method involves sourcing talent through job postings, recruitment agencies, campus drives, social media, employee referrals, and job fairs. It helps bring in fresh perspectives, specialised skills, and a broader talent pool, especially when internal resources are insufficient.