This work was done as a part of my internship under the Graduate Rotational Internship Program at The Sparks Foundation in September 2021.

1. THE SPARKS FOUNDATION –
GRADUATE ROTATIONAL INTERNSHIP
PROGRAM
RECRUITME
NT ARTICLE
AND POSTS

2. MADHUMITHA S
GRIP SEPTEMBER 2021
INTERN FUNCTION:
CONTENT
DEVELOPMENT
TASK DOMAIN:
HUMAN RESOURCES AND
CAMPUS AMBASSADOR
TASK #1
1
2
3
4

3. TABLE OF CONTENTS
Need for recruitment
methods and their types
INTRODUCTION
2
Requirements of the task and
steps followed to complete it
TASK
INSTRUCTIONS
1
How employers and companies
can utilize LinkedIn referrals
LINKEDIN
REFERRALS
4
Different and effective ways of
recruiting externally
RECRUITMENT
METHODS
3
How employees can get
LinkedIn referrals
LINKEDIN
REFERRALS
5
Steps and plan for recruitment
using social media
SOCIAL MEDIA
6

4.  Different and effective ways of recruiting
 How to get referrals from people on LinkedIn (Please
list the steps).
 Write an article with your steps and plan for recruitment
using Social Media on Medium.
 Design a few posts to summarize your plan, and share
your posts to see response of users.
 Create a slideshow (nice looking) with your posts and
upload your slides on SlideShare or any other public
slide sharing website.
 After a few days, see how was the response to your
call for recruiting, and create an explanatory video to
showcase your effort. You could use voice over or
typed text to explain your effort.
 Please read FAQs on how to submit the tasks.
Requirements of the task and steps followed to complete it
TASK INSTRUCTIONS
1

5. ROADMAP OF THE TASK
ARTICLE
Write the article
using the points
organized
RESEARC
H
Research the
topic and collect
important points
PRESENTATI
ON
Design a
presentation that
condenses the
content
NOTES
Organize the
points in notes
and design a
layout
VIDEO
Create an
explanatory video
that summarises
the work

6. Need for recruitment methods and their types
INTRODUCTION
2

7. GENERAL RECRUITMENT PROCEDURE
Analysis of skills and
validation for next step
VERIFICATION
Submission of application
form with resume/CV
SIGN OFFER
Certificate of selection for
joining the job
OFFER LETTER
Assessment of the
candidate in an interview
INTERVIEW

8. VARIOUS DIMENSIONS IN RECRUITMENT
RECRUITME
NT
MARKETING
Enticing
candidates
to an
organization
INBOUND
RECRUITIN
G
Ensuring good
experience for
potential
employees
EMPLOYER
BRANDING
Highlighting
the work
environment
and treatment
CANDIDATE
EXPERIENCE
Previous
projects and
work done by
the candidate
THE TALENT
POOLS
Database of
potential
employees to
shortlist from

9. PERFORMANCE
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
RECRUITMENT INFOGRAPHICS
DEVELOPING STRATEGIC
PLANS
JOB ANALYSIS AND
JOB DESCRIPTIONS
HR
SERVI
CE

10. EMPLOYER BRANDING
ALWAYS
PRIORITIZE
LEADERSHIP
This creates a
progression path
that will motivate
employees to
work harder.
VALUE
EMPLOYEES
FOR THEIR
SKILLS
This attracts
candidates with
the right skillset
TREAT
EMPLOYEES
WITH RESPECT
This reflects the
positivity of the
work environment
1
2 3

11. METHODS OF ADVERTISING
JOB
BOARDS
& PORTALS
CAREER
WEBSITES
SOCIAL
MEDIA
PRINT
MEDIA
ITEMS
BULLETIN
BOARDS
MOST IMPORTANT
MEDIUM TODAY
EASY FOR QUICK
UPDATES
GROUPS AND
PAGES CAN HELP
TRADITIONAL BUT
CAN STILL HELP
ANNOUNCEMENTS
MAY BE MADE

12. INTERNAL
Promoting or
transferring existing
employees
01
EXTERNAL
Welcomes fresh
ideas and
approach
02
TYPES OF RECRUITMENT

13. Different and effective ways of recruiting externally
RECRUITMENT METHODS
3

14. FACTORS INVOLVED IN RECRUITMENT
SCREENIN
G TOOLS
 Walk-In/Online
Interviews
 Recruitment Websites
 Applicant Tracking
Systems
 Internships and
Apprenticeships
 Referrals
SOURCING
STRATEGY
 Internal HR Team
 Recruitment Agencies
 Recruitment Events
 Internships and
Apprenticeships
 Employment Exchange
 Boomerang Employees
EMPLOYER
BRANDING
 Social Media Marketing
 Can get good response
with Word of Mouth
SUCCESSF
UL
RECRUITME
NT
 Application and
Screening
 Interview and
Assessment
 Final Verification

15. FACTORS ASSESSED IN CANDIDATES
JOBS ANALYSIS
Work experience and
practical knowledge
PERSONAL
ANALYSIS
Personality, attitude and
general awareness
STUDIES
ANALYSIS
Technical and
subject knowledge

16. How employers and companies can utilize LinkedIn referrals
LINKEDIN REFERRALS – FOR EMPLOYERS
4

17. HOW TO USE LINKEDIN REFERRALS
MEASURE
RESULTS
Analyse the abilities and
overall competency of the
candidate
POSITION
Review the experience of
the candidate and
determine if they would
be suitable for the role
UNDERSTAN
D
Look through the profile
of the candidate and
understand the strengths
of the candidate
ENGAGE
TALENT
Attract the right candidates
who can connect with the
company’s values, principles
and goals
BEST
PRACTICE
S FOR
RECRUITIN
G USING
LINKEDIN

18. HOW TO USE LINKEDIN REFERRALS?
WHO HAVE BEEN ACTIVE
ON LINKEDIN IN RECENT
TIMES
CONSIDER
PEOPLE
1
THE REFERRAL MESSAGE
IS INFORMATIVE
ENSURE THAT
2
CHECKLIST OF
IMPORTANT POINTS TO BE
NOTED
CREATE A
3
LINKEDIN PROFILE OF THE
CANDIDATE TO KNOW
THEM
CHECK THE
4
AND PROFESSIONAL IN
THE RECRUITMENT
PROCESS
BE STRATEGIC
5
THE EMPLOYEE KNOWS
THE CANDIDATE IN
PERSON
CHECK
WHEHTER
6

19. How employees can get LinkedIn referrals
LINKEDIN REFERRALS – FOR EMPLOYEES
5

20. HOW TO GET LINKEDIN REFERRALS
Contact people in the same
domain so that they can
understand your strengths and
recommend accordingly
FINDING THE
RIGHT
PERSON
Respect people’s time and follow
up after 2-3 days if you didn’t get
a response. Keep them posted.
FOLLOWING
UP WITH
MESSAGES
Keep your message short and
concise but include relevant
points that highlight your talents
SENDING THE
RIGHT
MESSAGE
OPEN
TO
WORK

21. HOW TO GET LINKEDIN REFERRALS?
COMPANIES AND
SHORTLIST SUITABLE
POSITIONS FOR YOU
REASEARCH
1
NETWORKING WITH
EMPLOYEES OF YOUR
TARGET COMPANY
KEEP
2
WITH PEOPLE WORKING IN
THE SAME FIELD AND
DOMAIN
CONNECT
3
CONCISE MESSAGES TO A
SELECT GROUP OF
PEOPLE WITH RELEVANT
POINTS
SEND
4
FOR ADVICE AND FOLLOW
UP LATER IF YOU DID NOT
GET A RESPONSE FOR A
JOB
ASK
5
PEOPLE’S TIME AND KEEP
THEM POSTED ON THE
JOB OPENINGS THEY
REFERRED
RESPECT
6

22. Steps and plan for recruitment using social media
RECRUITMENT USING SOCIAL MEDIA
6

23. STEPS FOR RECRUITMENT USING SOCIAL
MEDIA
EMPLOYER BRAND USING
FACEBOOK AND
INSTAGRAM
ENHANCE
1
EMPLOYEE ADVOCACY TO
HIGHLIGHT WORK
CULTURE
ENCOURAGE
2
BRANDING TECHNIQUES
TO ENTICE GOOD
CANDIDATES
EMPLOY
3
LINKEDIN TO FIND
POTENTIAL CANDIDATES
USE
4
AND ENGAGE WITH THE
SOCIAL MEDIA AUDIENCE
NETWORK
5
DEMOGRAPHICS TO KNOW
THE AUDIENCE BETTER
ANALYZE
6

24. In order to use this template, you must credit Slidesgo and Freepik in your final presentation and include links to both websites.
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