Who is this course for?
This course is suitable for managers and HR professionals who have responsibility for recruitment or who are involved in the interview and/or selection process.
Course Objectives
This course will help managers to:
- Identify the key factors of the search
- Understand competencies and how these can be used
- Assess and decide which selection methods are most appropriate
- Understand and avoid legal pitfalls during the recruitment process
- Improve their ability to select the best candidate
Example Course Content
Introduction and objectives
Importance of Recruitment Process
– Distinguishing features
– Hiring mistakes
– Defining the Search
– Assessing the job requirements
– Defining the ideal candidate
– Competencies
Selection Methods
– Choosing appropriate methods
– Reliability and validity
– Equal Opportunities
Exposure to risks
– Liability and burden of proof
– Direct and indirect discrimination
– Sex, race, age and disability factors
Shortlisting
– Choosing appropriate criteria
– Avoiding dangerous assumptions
– Scoring systems
Interviews
– Different purposes
– Questioning
– Perceptual errors
Making Decisions
– Evaluating information
– Scoring and applying weightings
– Providing feedback
Forming Contracts
– How contracts are formed
Discussions with successful candidates