STRATEGIES FOR RECRUITING VIABLE SALESMEN FOR FILLING STATIONS IN IDAH TOWN, KOGI STATE

The study is conducted to determine Strategies for Recruiting Viable Salesmen for Filling Stations In Idah Town, Kogi State. To direct the study research questions and hypotheses were formulated. The search was carried out using a sample of 333 respondents in Idah, Kogi State. The main instrument used in data collection was questionnaire and 333 questionnaires were distributed and 325 was completed and returned. The data were analyzed using simple percentages and tables and the hypotheses formulated were tested using regression with the aid of SPSS. From the analysis of the data collected, the following findings were made. It was found out that application method has a positive influence on organizational performance which implied that organization will continue with good recruitment decision in order to have an outstanding performance and applicant screening contributes significantly to organizational performance which implied that organization should put more effort in applicant screening in order to ensure positive organizational outcome of performance and the study recommended that recruitment and selection practices should adherence to detailed departmental policies and procedures targeted towards organizational objective, fair, equitable and responsible application of recruitment practices. Establishments should thoroughly consider what skills, competencies and traits are required of candidates for vacant posts before advertising them. Effective employee recruitment is critical in meeting the capacity challenge of the state which is to deliver quality services to the people of Kogi state. Correct decisions at the recruitment level are likely to manifest themselves in better performance over a period of time, which can enhance service delivery. Appropriate decisions regarding recruitment reflect on the credibility of the filling station sector as an employer is committed to objective and transparent recruitment practices.