Arrange the following steps for recruitment in the correct order:
I. Searching
II. Evaluation and Control
III. Planning
IV. Screening
V. Strategy Development
III, II, I, V, IV
IV, V, III, I, II
II, I, IV, V, III
III, V, I, IV, II
Answer and explanation
The correct order is D: III, V, I, IV, II — Planning → Strategy Development → Searching → Screening → Evaluation and Control.
Planning: Departments raise vacancy requests and HR categorises them by role and hierarchy.
Strategy Development: HR develops a sourcing strategy such as advertisements, employee referrals, or campus recruitment.
Searching: The strategy is implemented — recruiters source candidates via platforms like LinkedIn.
Screening: Candidates are evaluated through multiple rounds based on department requirements.
Evaluation and Control: The final stage where the effectiveness and validity of the recruitment process is assessed.