What are the three types of recruitment?
In HR and talent management, recruitment is commonly divided into three main types:
- Internal Recruitment
Hiring candidates from within the organization.
- Promotions
- Transfers
- Employee referrals (sometimes counted separately)
Advantages: Cost-effective, boosts employee morale, faster onboarding.
- External Recruitment
Hiring candidates from outside the organization.
- Job portals, campus recruitment, agencies, job fairs, social media, etc.
Advantages: Brings new ideas, larger talent pool, helps expansion.
- Campus (or Third-Party) Recruitment
Hiring through institutions or external agencies.
- Colleges/universities (campus placements)
- Employment exchanges
- Recruitment agencies or consultants
- Outsourcing HR firms
Advantages: Access to fresh talent, specialized screening, saves time.
Summary Table
| Type | Source of Candidates | Example |
| Internal Recruitment | Within the organization | Promotions, Transfers |
| External Recruitment | Outside the organization | Job portals, Walk-ins |
| Campus/Third-Party Recruitment | Educational or external agencies | University hiring, Agencies |
Last Update:
November 25, 2025
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