There can be various internal and external factors which affect the recruitment process.

Internal factors - The factors which are under the control of organization are called internal factors.

These could be -

☛ i.) Recruitment policy of the organization

☛ ii.) Human Resource Planning

☛ iii.) Expansion plans

☛ iv.) Cost of recruitment

External factors - These are the factors which are not under the control of the organization.

These could be -

☛ i.) Availability of talent

☛ ii.) Brand image of the organization

☛ iii.) Politico-social environment

☛ iv.) Legal conditions

☛ v.) Economic condition of the market

☛ vi.) Recruitment policy of the competitors