By the end of this workshop, delegates will:
- Be equipped to conduct thorough job analysis and create clear, accurate job descriptions and person specifications.
- Understand the best practices for effectively advertising job vacancies to attract the right candidates.
- Gain awareness of various selection methods and determine the most suitable approach for their recruitment needs.
- Learn how to apply a competency-based approach to recruitment and selection for identifying the best-fit candidates.
- Understand the importance of equal opportunities in recruitment and selection, ensuring a fair and inclusive process.
- Enhance their skills in planning, conducting, and evaluating interviews to make informed hiring decisions.
- Develop the ability to assess and refine recruitment strategies to ensure they align with organizational goals.
Day 1
Introduction to Recruitment & Selection
- Principles of recruitment and selection, and its role in organizational success
- Overview of the recruitment and selection process from start to finish
- VIDEO: “Hiring Success – A Step-by-Step Guide”
- Conducting job analysis: understanding the roles and responsibilities
- Gathering sources of information for effective job analysis
- Writing clear, concise job descriptions and person specifications
- Designing and specifying job roles to ensure clear expectations
- Creating effective job advertisements to attract the right talent
- Exercise: Developing a job description and advertisement
Day 2
Selection Methods
- Initial selection: screening resumes and applications
- Shortlisting candidates: evaluating applicants based on job requirements
- Exercise: Reviewing and shortlisting applicants
- Using telephone screenings to assess initial candidate suitability
- Designing and implementing assessment centers for skill evaluations
- Case Study: Analyzing the use of assessment tools in recruitment
- Utilizing various tests (skills, personality, psychometric) as selection tools
- Best practices in structured and unstructured interviews
Day 3
The Competency-Based Approach & Equal Opportunities
- Developing and applying competency frameworks for recruitment
- Aligning recruitment practices with competency models to assess candidates’ potential
- Case Study: Applying competency-based interviews to real-world hiring situations
- The importance of equal opportunities in recruitment and selection
- Strategies to ensure fairness and inclusivity in the hiring process
Day 4
Interviewing Skills
- Key steps in planning and preparing for an interview
- Creating a welcoming environment and building rapport with candidates
- Mastering interview techniques: types of questions and when to ask them
- Role-play Exercise: Conducting a competency-based interview, recorded for feedback
- Interview record-keeping: documenting candidate responses and key insights
- Conducting post-interview evaluations and feedback
Day 5
Assessment & Evaluation
- Methods for assessing each candidate’s qualifications and fit for the role
- Conducting reference checks and following up on candidate background
- Evaluating the overall cost and effectiveness of recruitment processes
- Assessing and refining recruitment strategies to ensure alignment with organizational needs
- Review of Programme: Key takeaways and practical applications for future recruitment processes
