A STUDY ON OPPORTUNITES AND CHALLENGES OF E-RECRUITMENT IN IT SECTORS AT CHENNAI

Abstract

The Internet has ushered in a new era of adoption, which has fundamentally altered the methods previously used. E-recruitment is the newest fad, and it's being used by businesses of all sizes. The fact that the ideal employment is just a mouse click away is a testament to the value of the Internet. The best candidates for open positions may be found more quickly with the use of job boards, corporate websites, and social media. Due to its time-saving, cost-effective, and high-quality benefits, electronic recruitment is gaining in popularity among both employers and job seekers. With just a few taps or clicks on your smartphone or tablet, you may search for and apply to jobs that are a good fit for your unique set of qualifications. The primary goal of this research was to catalog the current state of online recruiting and to catalog the advantages and disadvantages of this method of hiring. The IT industries in Chennai serve as the focus of this research. The study surveyed 163 IT professionals to determine how e-recruitment has affected the industry as a whole. SPSS is used to conduct statistical analyses on the data collected. In order to get insight into the state of e-recruitment as well as its efficacy, the data obtained was subjected to many types of analysis, including but not limited to the independent T-test, Chi-square, correlation, and One-Way analysis. E-recruitment is proven to reduce overhead and boost organizational output in this study. As this research indicates, there are benefits and drawbacks to using the internet for hiring purposes.