E-Recruitment through Job Portals and Social Media Network: Challenges & Opportunities

The rapid development of modern Information and Communications Technology (ICT) has resulted in an increasing number of job-seekers turning to the Web for information. This has motivated the use of electronic recruitment (e-recruitment) systems, also known as online recruitment which is one of the emerging worldwide trends in electronic human resource management (E-HRM) functions. E-HRM is a way of implementing HRM strategies, policies and practices in an organization through a directed support of Web technology based channels. The Internet can facilitate the selection of employees and other HR functions related to recruitment, especially where long distances are involved. This has dramatically changed the way business is conducted and this use of technology is clearly demonstrated by the number of organizations and individuals who utilize the Internet and electronic media. In terms of HR management, the Internet has changed the recruitment perspective for both organizations and job seekers. This paper helps to identify the merits and demerits of HR Portals and Social Media Network for recruiting the suitable candidates and the challenges faced by it.