Recruitment and selection influence not only the quality of hire but also organisational reputation, candidate experience, and the long-term stability of human resources. This article reports primary research on recruitment and selection practices in a selected Slovak media and publishing organisation operating in a culturally specific, Hungarian-speaking environment. The aim was to identify how the organisation attracts and selects employees, how current employees evaluate the process they experienced, and which improvements could make the process more efficient and attractive for candidates. A single-case research design was used. Data were collected through a semi-structured interview with an HR assistant and a questionnaire survey completed by 40 employees who had passed through the organisation's recruitment and selection process. The study combines qualitative content analysis with descriptive quantitative analysis. The findings show that the organisation uses a multi-stage selection process, including document screening, interviews, observation, language testing, psychological testing, and practical writing tasks for editorial positions. Employees evaluated the process positively: all respondents considered the job offer clear or very clear, 90% were contacted within 14 days of submitting their documents, 92.5% received information about the further selection steps, and 90% received the interview result within 7 days. The article offers a practical, case-based view of recruitment and selection in a smaller, specialised organisation and proposes proportionate improvements focused on employer branding, candidate communication, and digital application management.
