COURSE OVERVIEW:
Welcome to the course on Effective Recruitment & Selection Techniques. This course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to attract, evaluate, and select the best talent for your organisation. By mastering these techniques, you will ensure a more efficient and effective recruitment process, leading to a stronger and more capable workforce. Each section will be complemented with examples to illustrate the concepts and techniques discussed.
We begin with an introduction to recruitment and selection, where you will learn about the importance of effective recruitment and selection practices and gain an overview of the entire process. This foundational understanding is crucial for implementing successful strategies.
Workforce planning is the next step, which involves assessing organisational needs, identifying skill gaps, and developing comprehensive workforce plans. You will learn how to align your recruitment efforts with the strategic goals of your organisation.
Job analysis and design are critical for creating roles that attract the right talent. This section covers conducting job analysis, writing detailed job descriptions and specifications, and designing roles to appeal to top candidates.
Sourcing candidates effectively is essential for a robust recruitment process. You will explore internal vs. external recruitment, utilising job boards and social media, and leveraging networking and employee referrals to find the best candidates.
Employer branding plays a significant role in attracting talent. This section focuses on creating a strong employer brand, promoting it effectively, and measuring its impact on your recruitment efforts.
Recruitment strategies vary based on the needs of your organisation. You will learn about active vs. passive recruitment, campus recruitment and internships, and the role of recruitment agencies and head-hunters.
Screening and shortlisting candidates are critical steps in narrowing down the applicant pool. This section covers reviewing resumes and applications, conducting initial phone screens, and using applicant tracking systems (ATS) for efficiency.
Interview techniques are crucial for assessing candidate suitability. You will explore structured vs. unstructured interviews, behavioural and situational interview questions, and the benefits of panel and group interviews.
Assessing candidate fit involves evaluating both cultural and skill fit. This section covers the use of personality assessments, technical and skill-based assessments to ensure the best match for your organisation.
Conducting background checks ensures that the candidates you select are trustworthy and qualified. This section covers reference checks, criminal and credit checks, and verification of qualifications and experience.
Making the job offer is a critical step in securing top talent. You will learn how to develop competitive job offers, negotiate salary and benefits, and communicate the offer effectively to candidates.
Onboarding and integration are essential for new hires to become productive members of your team. This section covers pre-onboarding activities, orientation programs, and the importance of mentorship and buddy systems.
Retention strategies are crucial for maintaining a stable workforce. You will explore employee engagement programs, career development opportunities, and performance management systems to keep your employees motivated and committed.
Evaluating recruitment effectiveness helps you refine your processes. This section covers key performance indicators (KPIs) for recruitment, candidate experience surveys, and analysing metrics like time-to-hire and cost-per-hire.
Finally, understanding legal and ethical considerations in recruitment is vital for compliance and fairness. This section covers equal employment opportunity (EEO) laws, avoiding discrimination in hiring, and maintaining ethical recruiting practices.
By the end of this course, you will have a thorough understanding of effective recruitment and selection techniques, enabling you to build a talented and high-performing workforce that drives your organisation's success.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
By the end of this course, you will be able to understand the following topics:
1. Introduction to Recruitment and Selection
- Importance of Effective Recruitment and Selection
- Overview of the Recruitment and Selection Process
2. Workforce Planning
- Assessing Organisational Needs
- Identifying Skill Gaps
- Developing Workforce Plans
3. Job Analysis and Design
- Conducting Job Analysis
- Writing Job Descriptions and Specifications
- Designing Job Roles to Attract Talent
4. Sourcing Candidates
- Internal vs. External Recruitment
- Utilising Job Boards and Social Media
- Networking and Employee Referrals
5. Employer Branding
- Creating a Strong Employer Brand
- Promoting the Employer Brand
- Measuring Employer Brand Effectiveness
6. Recruitment Strategies
- Active vs. Passive Recruitment
- Campus Recruitment and Internships
- Recruitment Agencies and Head-hunters
7. Screening and Shortlisting
- Reviewing Resumes and Applications
- Conducting Initial Phone Screens
- Using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
8. Interview Techniques
- Structured vs. Unstructured Interviews
- Behavioural and Situational Interview Questions
- Panel and Group Interviews
9. Assessing Candidate Fit
- Cultural Fit vs. Skill Fit
- Personality Assessments
- Technical and Skill-Based Assessments
10. Conducting Background Checks
- Reference Checks
- Criminal and Credit Checks
- Verification of Qualifications and Experience
11. Making the Job Offer
- Developing Competitive Job Offers
- Negotiating Salary and Benefits
- Communicating the Offer Effectively
12. Onboarding and Integration
- Pre-Onboarding Activities
- Orientation Programs
- Mentorship and Buddy Systems
13. Retention Strategies
- Employee Engagement Programs
- Career Development Opportunities
- Performance Management Systems
14. Evaluating Recruitment Effectiveness
- Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for Recruitment
- Candidate Experience Surveys
- Analysing Time-to-Hire and Cost-per-Hire
15. Legal and Ethical Considerations in Recruitment
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Laws
- Avoiding Discrimination in Hiring
- Ethical Recruiting Practices
COURSE DURATION:
The typical duration of this course is approximately 2-3 hours to complete. Your enrolment is Valid for 12 Months. Start anytime and study at your own pace.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
You must have access to a computer or any mobile device with Adobe Acrobat Reader (free PDF Viewer) installed, to complete this course.
COURSE DELIVERY:
Purchase and download course content.
ASSESSMENT:
A simple 10-question true or false quiz with Unlimited Submission Attempts.
CERTIFICATION:
Upon course completion, you will receive a customised digital “Certificate of Completion”.