This highly practical course provides a step-by step approach to the recruitment and selection process, with tips and techniques to help you to structure interviews, ask the critical questions and present your company in the best possible light. The ultimate aim of the course is to give you the confidence and re-assurance that you’ve recruited the person who is the best match for the role.

For whom

This is an essential introductory course for anyone involved in and new to the recruitment and selection process or those with experience wanting to brush up their skills.

Objectives

By the end of this course you will be able to:

Confidently recruit the right person for your vacancy.

Understand the importance of getting it right.

Use the most effective recruitment options. 

Spec out the job description to make sure you know what your ideal candidate looks like.

Know the steps to plan and prepare for an interview. 

Think from an organizational perspective and project your company in the best possible light. 

Maintain your focus on the interview's primary objectives. 

Make effective decisions about each candidate.

Program

The cost of recruitment 

Minimizing the risk of churn 

Attracting the Right Person

Defining the recruitment and selection process 

Methods of recruitment - head-hunters, recruitment agencies,  the media and internal applications 

Identifying your role and responsibilities

Using job descriptions and person specifications 

Interview objectives and structuring an interview plan for each candidate 

Preparing the interview room

Selecting an appropriate interview time and venue

Style of interview - one-to-one, board, panel, who should attend etc.

The importance of employment legislation in successful interviewing

Creating an open environment so that the candidate is encouraged to open up and relax 

Overcoming barriers to communication using positive body language 

Keeping the interview on track and using effective listening and questioning skills 

How to take notes - recording information for future use

Reviewing candidate qualities, attributes and skills against set criteria 

Selecting the right candidate - evaluating performance, strengths and weaknesses

Formulating an action plan