This course is aimed at management and those with responsibility for recruiting and selecting employees internally or externally for their organisation.
Since the economic downturn, job seeker numbers have increased. This has resulted in additional costs for businesses as they have had to assess more and more candidates. A lot of businesses have responded by inputting additional layers in their recruitment and selection process. With rumoured costs of between £7,000 and £35,000 for employing staff depending on level, it's essential that this process is robust.
Course Syllabus
The syllabus of the Recruitment and Selection course is comprised of eight modules, covering the following:
Module One
Impacting Legislation
What is discrimination and what impact does it have on employment?
The importance of a Contract of Employment
Understanding employee rights and Working Time Directive
Data Protection
Module Two
The Recruitment Process/Defining the Requirements
A generic overview of the recruitment process
Looking into key aspects on the recruitment process, including;
Job assessment
Job descriptions
Job profiling
Module Three
Advertising the Job
Using recruitment agencies and specialists
Designing the advertisement to attract the right candidates
Where to place the advertisement to get maximum results
Module Four
Responding to Applications and Shortlisting
Acknowledging applications and sending holding letters
Reading and matching CVs/letters/application forms to the job specification
Planning the interview schedule
Preparing and sending interviewee packs
Preparing and sending rejection letters
Module Five
Preparing to Interview
Organising the logistics behind an interview
Using tests and psychometrics to whittle down the candidates
Effectively preparing generic/first and second generation questions
Single interviews Vs. panel interviews
Module Six
The Interview
How to correctly greet candidates
Administrating tests and psychometrics
The successful use of questioning techniques
The role of active listening
Interpreting body language - theirs and yours
How to assess the candidate throughout the interview
How to properly close the interview
Module Seven
The Selection Decision
Making an objective selection
Following up on references and using these to make an informed decision
Presenting the job offer to the successful candidate
Sending rejection letters in a sensitive and tactful manner
How and when to provide constructive feedback
Module Eight
Theory Into Practice
All participants will get a chance to practice what they have learned. They will plan and conduct an interview and receive constructive feedback.
Course Objectives
By the end of the course participants will be able to:
State the key pieces of legislation impacting on the recruitment and selection
Prepare a relevant job and personnel specification for a vacancy
Design an effective job advertisement
Identify best practices and protocols in responding to, and short-listing, applicants
Prepare effectively for a recruitment interview
Carry out an objective and professional recruitment interview
Make an objective and balanced recruitment decision
Complete the recruitment process to best practice standards
Scheduled Courses
Unfortunately this course is not one that is currently scheduled as an open course, and is only available on an in-house basis. Please contact us for more information.
Dickson Training Limited is a learning and development provider and consultancy company that specialises in management development, interpersonal skills training, business coaching and team building. Also available is our own range of psychometrics and e-Books to support the vari...