ABSTRACT
Recruiting is a key component for the successful development of an organization’s human capital. This chapter shows several different aspects that need to be taken into account when recruiting for public, nonprofit, or medical organizations. Medical organizations recruit actively since medical positions require specialized personnel that are in high demand in the industry. Public organizations use search firms and contract the recruiting process out for positions such as university presidents and city managers. The main advantage that public organizations traditionally have over their private industry counterparts is stability. Organizations should be very cautious of hiring an employee who is seeking a higher salary than what is advertised for the position. An important consideration for recruiters is how much funding and effort public, nonprofit, and medical organizations should put forth to recruit applicants. Recruiting for higher-level executives is a more complicated process than for the standard public service.
