It's a big morale boost if your employees perceive that they have growth potential within the company. Employee Referrals are the best source of external candidates. There's a strong motivation for employees to refer good candidates lest they feel responsible for referring someone who turns out to be a poor performer. Also, employees tend to know others in the same field, either through professional associations, or by having worked with them at previous companies. Consider establishing a clear, understandable employee referral program with incentives for referrals that are hired and stay for at least six months.
Newspaper Advertisements are overwhelmingly popular.
Newspaper advertising typically generates a large applicant flow, although the overall quality of applicants is not always the best. College Campuses are another very popular recruitment source. New college hires are generally enthusiastic and eager to learn. Contract Recruiters are becoming much more prevalent. Because contract recruiters are not employees of the company, they can be brought on-board or released quickly.