Explanation:

External sources of recruitment mean the sources outside the organization that gives the indication of prospective employees / candidates as per requirement of the organization. External sources denote recruitment from sources outside the organisation. Many a time, suitable candidates are not available from the internal sources. In order to meet the demands of the company, the external sources have to be used.

The external sources of recruitment are:-

1. Direct Recruitment 2. Casual Callers 3. Advertising 4. Employment Exchanges 5. Placement Agencies 6. Management Consultants 7. Campus Recruitment 8. Recommendations by the Existing Employees 9. Labour Contractors 10. Telecasting 11. Web Publishing 12. Unsolicited Applicants 13. Temporary Help Service 14. Leasing and a Few Others.