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What is the exact definition of lateral hiring? At which level or experience range does it encompass? This is a very common term in recruitment. However, when suddenly asked about it in detail, I got confused. Please help me out with your views.
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1What is the exact definition of lateral hiring? At which level or experience range does it encompass? This is a very common term in recruitment. However, when suddenly asked about it in detail, I got confused. Please help me out with your views.
Thanks & Regards.
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Hi Deepa, I came across a very simple definition of Lateral Hiring - "professionals with several years of experience who move to a new company and assume a job at level similar to the one they left".
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It depends on the flexibility of the job description. If a candidate with non-relevant experience can fit into the position, then there are no issues. Most companies follow lateral hiring to maintain their standards.
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Dear cite.hr I would highly appreciate if you could more elaborate the topic, " Lateral Hiring". Still I am not cleared with my doubts. Thanks in anticipation.
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Lateral hiring is mostly done for higher-level positions. It involves acquiring talent from other firms, such as partners and associates, who have similar experiences or expertise in relevant areas related to the business we operate.
I am still trying to get a more exact definition of lateral hiring! I will post it whenever I come across it.
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I am still trying to get a more exact definition of lateral hiring! I will post it whenever I come across it.
Regards, Cite.hr
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Lateral placements refer to when a company recruits someone at levels above the entry level (or the level offered to individuals with no work experience) based on the person's work experience.
For example, a company X hires students from XYZ MBA college at the Assistant Manager level (with no work experience). However, it offers the position of Manager to a student with, let's say, 3 years of work experience. This situation is known as a lateral placement in recruitment.
Hope you find this information useful.
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For example, a company X hires students from XYZ MBA college at the Assistant Manager level (with no work experience). However, it offers the position of Manager to a student with, let's say, 3 years of work experience. This situation is known as a lateral placement in recruitment.
Hope you find this information useful.
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Thanks, Mahesh...
But which definition is correct - Is lateral hiring for "higher-level positions" or "levels above the entry level"? There has been confusion among recruiters from different industries. Please clarify. Cite.hr your views, please.
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But which definition is correct - Is lateral hiring for "higher-level positions" or "levels above the entry level"? There has been confusion among recruiters from different industries. Please clarify. Cite.hr your views, please.
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Lateral recruitment refers to the process of hiring an individual who holds a similar designation, role, and responsibilities as the position being offered, typically without a significant increase in salary. In most cases, lateral recruitment involves transitioning to a different department or section within the same company while maintaining the same level of hierarchy and similar role and responsibilities.
Please let me know if you need any further assistance or clarification.
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Please let me know if you need any further assistance or clarification.
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and this type of recruitment process is generally practiced at higher levels in the organization
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