{"id":26305,"date":"2025-03-20T10:32:29","date_gmt":"2025-03-20T09:32:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.niden.pl\/rodzaje-rekrutacji-pracownikow-z-ktorych-warto-korzystac\/"},"modified":"2026-08-18T06:58:25","modified_gmt":"2026-08-18T04:58:25","slug":"types-of-employee-recruitment-which-ones-are-worth-using","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.niden.pl\/en\/types-of-employee-recruitment-which-ones-are-worth-using\/","title":{"rendered":"Types of employee recruitment \u2013 \u200b\u200bwhich ones are worth using?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dynamically changing labour market means that effective recruitment is the foundation of every company\u2019s success, as the development and competitiveness of a business largely depend on the quality of its team. Choosing the right <strong>employee recruitment method<\/strong> affects not only the time and costs of the process, but also the chances of finding a new person who will fit the organisation\u2019s established culture and be committed to long-term cooperation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Find out what <strong>types of recruitment<\/strong> can be distinguished and what characterises each of the solutions presented. We explain which tools are worth using depending on the situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Spis tre\u015bci<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #444444;color:#444444\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niden.pl\/en\/types-of-employee-recruitment-which-ones-are-worth-using\/#advantages-and-disadvantages-of-internal-recruitment\" >Advantages and disadvantages of internal recruitment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niden.pl\/en\/types-of-employee-recruitment-which-ones-are-worth-using\/#how-to-conduct-internal-recruitment-effectively\" >How to conduct internal recruitment effectively?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niden.pl\/en\/types-of-employee-recruitment-which-ones-are-worth-using\/#external-recruitment-%e2%80%93-looking-for-talent-outside-the-company\" >External recruitment \u2013 looking for talent outside the company<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niden.pl\/en\/types-of-employee-recruitment-which-ones-are-worth-using\/#traditional-methods-of-external-recruitment\" >Traditional methods of external recruitment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niden.pl\/en\/types-of-employee-recruitment-which-ones-are-worth-using\/#modern-methods-of-external-recruitment\" >Modern methods of external recruitment<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niden.pl\/en\/types-of-employee-recruitment-which-ones-are-worth-using\/#why-is-choosing-the-right-recruitment-method-crucial\" >Why is choosing the right recruitment method crucial?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niden.pl\/en\/types-of-employee-recruitment-which-ones-are-worth-using\/#what-are-recruitment-methods\" >What are recruitment methods?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niden.pl\/en\/types-of-employee-recruitment-which-ones-are-worth-using\/#what-are-recruitment-techniques\" >What are recruitment techniques?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niden.pl\/en\/types-of-employee-recruitment-which-ones-are-worth-using\/#what-are-the-stages-of-recruitment\" >What are the stages of recruitment?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niden.pl\/en\/types-of-employee-recruitment-which-ones-are-worth-using\/#what-are-the-types-of-employee-selection\" >What are the types of employee selection?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niden.pl\/en\/types-of-employee-recruitment-which-ones-are-worth-using\/#what-is-the-difference-between-internal-and-external-recruitment\" >What is the difference between internal and external recruitment?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"internal-recruitment-%e2%80%93-when-should-you-rely-on-your-own-employees\"><\/span>Internal recruitment \u2013 when should you rely on your own employees?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Internal recruitment <\/strong>involves looking for candidates for a vacant position (most often a managerial role requiring experience and in-depth knowledge of applicable procedures) among the company\u2019s current employees. This method is used particularly in organisations that want to motivate team members to develop their skills while also providing them with opportunities for career advancement (as a way of rewarding employee loyalty and commitment).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"advantages-and-disadvantages-of-internal-recruitment\"><\/span>Advantages and disadvantages of internal recruitment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The main advantage of <strong>internal recruitment<\/strong> is the saving of time and costs associated with searching for, selecting and onboarding a new employee. A person who has worked for the company for several months or even several years already knows the organisation\u2019s structure and way of operating, which speeds up the adaptation process. In addition, <strong>internal recruitment<\/strong> strengthens team morale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One disadvantage of this <strong>type of recruitment<\/strong> is, for example, the limited pool of candidates, which can make it more difficult to find someone with the ideal qualifications. There is also a risk of conflicts arising within the team if the promoted person was previously a colleague but now becomes a supervisor. Another drawback is the risk of stagnation within the company, resulting from the fact that the workforce is not supplemented with employees who bring fresh ideas and an objective perspective on ongoing projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-to-conduct-internal-recruitment-effectively\"><\/span>How to conduct internal recruitment effectively?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Internal recruitment<\/strong> will be effective if the requirements for the vacant position and the assessment criteria are clearly defined and communicated to all employees. Transparency and fairness in the application process are crucial in order to avoid suspicions of favouritism towards particular individuals. It is also important to provide support to the employee who is promoted, for example through training or mentoring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"external-recruitment-%e2%80%93-looking-for-talent-outside-the-company\"><\/span>External recruitment \u2013 looking for talent outside the company<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>External recruitment<\/strong> takes place when candidates for a vacant position are not connected with the company and are sought outside the organisation. Such activities become necessary when there is a need for people with specialist skills that none of the current employees possess, when one of the business goals is to introduce innovation, or simply when increasing the size of the existing team is considered necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"traditional-methods-of-external-recruitment\"><\/span>Traditional methods of external recruitment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the most popular methods of <strong>external recruitment<\/strong> is publishing job advertisements on dedicated online portals. Companies also often use the support of employment agencies, which take responsibility for the selection process and present the best candidates. Participation in job fairs and other industry events, as well as cooperation with universities, also remains very popular and makes it possible to attract young talent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"modern-methods-of-external-recruitment\"><\/span>Modern methods of external recruitment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Modern methods of <strong>external recruitment<\/strong>, in turn, use social media platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram to reach potential candidates (this is known as social recruiting). In addition, ATS (Applicant Tracking System) solutions are increasingly used in the recruitment process. These are advanced software systems designed to efficiently manage the successive stages of recruitment through task automation. Another innovative method is recruitment through hackathons or online skills tests, which make it possible to verify candidates\u2019 actual competencies before inviting them to a job interview.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"why-is-choosing-the-right-recruitment-method-crucial\"><\/span>Why is choosing the right recruitment method crucial?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A well-chosen recruitment strategy allows a company to <strong>make optimal use of available resources, build a positive employer image and hire people who are best suited to the organisation\u2019s needs<\/strong>. On the other hand, mistakes in this area lead to inefficiency, increase the likelihood of excessive staff turnover and generate additional costs related to repeated recruitment and onboarding of new employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is therefore worth using a variety of employee recruitment methods and adopting a flexible approach that includes testing recruitment tools and adapting them to the characteristics of the vacant position and current business goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ SECTION<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-are-recruitment-methods\"><\/span>What are recruitment methods?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Recruitment methods are ways of attracting job candidates, including both internal and external activities. Companies looking for employees can use traditional and modern techniques \u2013 the strategy applied should be tailored to the specific circumstances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-are-recruitment-techniques\"><\/span>What are recruitment techniques?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Recruitment techniques are tools and activities used at different stages of the recruitment process, for example: job advertisements, job interviews, competency tests and Assessment Centres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-are-the-stages-of-recruitment\"><\/span>What are the stages of recruitment?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Recruitment consists of analysing staffing needs, publishing a job advertisement, screening CVs submitted by candidates, conducting job interviews and making a decision to hire the selected employee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-are-the-types-of-employee-selection\"><\/span>What are the types of employee selection?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Employee selection can be preliminary, involving the review of CVs and cover letters, or detailed, including the organisation of interviews with candidates and the administration of competency tests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-is-the-difference-between-internal-and-external-recruitment\"><\/span>What is the difference between internal and external recruitment?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Internal recruitment is based on promotions and transfers within the existing team, while external recruitment involves searching for candidates from outside the organisation. Each of these methods has its own advantages and limitations, so it should be used depending on the company\u2019s needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The dynamically changing labour market means that effective recruitment is the foundation of every company\u2019s success, as the development and competitiveness of a business largely depend<span class=\"excerpt-hellip\"> [\u2026]<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":13171,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-26305","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-bez-kategorii"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.niden.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26305","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.niden.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.niden.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.niden.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.niden.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=26305"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.niden.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26305\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":26374,"href":"https:\/\/www.niden.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26305\/revisions\/26374"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.niden.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/13171"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.niden.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=26305"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.niden.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=26305"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.niden.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=26305"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}