Which of the following is an internal recruitment method?

• A. Promotion from within
• B. Recruitment agencies
• C. Campus recruitment
• D. Online job boards

Answer: (A)

Internal recruitment means filling a vacancy by using someone who already works for the organization, rather than bringing in someone from outside. Promotion from within is the clearest example: a current employee is elevated to a higher role. This fits internal recruitment because the candidate is part of the company, already knows its systems and culture, and training time can be shorter. It also supports motivation and succession planning, showing staff there are growth opportunities.

The other options involve external recruitment: bringing in people from outside the organization through agencies, campus programs, or online job boards. These widen the candidate pool but are not internal methods.