Hiring Strategies

1 Days

6 CPD hours

This course is intended for hiring managers who want to save company time and money recruiting and hiring the right candidates.

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will know how to present an open position, develop a workable hiring strategy, know how to find and select candidates for open positions.

In this course, participants will gain skills and tools to help seek out great candidates that are a fit for your company. Learn to find the diamond in the rough.

Getting Started

• Workshop Objectives
• Action Plan

Defining and Knowing the Position

• Know the Position
• Needs Analysis
• Job Analysis
• Task Analysis
• Practical Illustration

Hiring Strategy

• Company Information
• Salary Range
• Top Performers
• Be Prepared
• Practical Illustration

Lure in Great Candidates

• Advertise Where Candidates Visit
• Develop Corporate Citizenship
• Treat Your Candidates Well
• Look at the Competition
• Practical Illustration

Filtering Applicants to Interview

• Put Lots of Weight on Cover Letters
• Grading Resumes
• Internet Search
• Initial Phone Interview
• Practical Illustration

The Interview (1)

• Introduce Everyone
• Use a Panel
• Match the Interview to the Job
• Types of Questions
• Practical Illustration

The Interview (2)

• Tell Me About My Company
• Distractions
• Interview More Than Once
• Wrap Up
• Practical Illustration

Selection Process (1)

• Testing
• Look for Passion and Enthusiasm
• Background Checks
• Trust Your Instincts
• Practical Illustration

Selection Process (2)

• Education Level vs. Experience
• Have a Consensus
• Keep Non-Hires on File
• Checking References
• Practical Illustration

Making an Offer

• Do it Quickly
• Employment Details
• Notify Rejected Candidates
• Be Creative
• Practical Illustration

Onboarding

• Training and Orientation
• Mentoring
• 30-60-90 Day Reviews
• Make Them Feel Welcome
• Practical Illustration

Wrapping Up

• Words From the Wise