Introduction

The Certificate in Effective Recruitment Practices Training Program is designed specifically for recruitment specialists aiming to refine their skills and improve their talent acquisition processes. This program provides a thorough understanding of the essential elements of recruitment, from sourcing and engaging candidates to evaluating and onboarding new hires. With a focus on practical application, participants will gain valuable insights and tools to enhance their recruitment efficiency and effectiveness.

Throughout this five-day course, participants will engage in a blend of theoretical knowledge and hands-on exercises. By the end of the program, attendees will be well-equipped to implement best practices in recruitment, ensuring a positive candidate experience and successful talent acquisition.

Target Audience

This program is ideal for:

• Recruitment specialists and coordinators

• Talent acquisition professionals

• Human resources (HR) professionals involved in hiring

• Recruitment consultants

• Anyone responsible for recruitment and talent acquisition

Objectives

Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:

• Understand the full recruitment lifecycle and its components.

• Develop effective sourcing strategies to attract top talent.

• Conduct thorough candidate assessments and interviews.

• Enhance the candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.

• Implement best practices for onboarding new hires.

Outlines

Day 1:

Fundamentals of Recruitment

Session Title:

Introduction to the Training

• Welcome and Program Overview

  • Introduction to the course

  • Objectives and expectations

  • Icebreaker activity

• Overview of the Recruitment Process

  • Key stages of recruitment

  • Roles and responsibilities of a recruiter

• Understanding Job Requirements

  • Job analysis and role definition

  • Creating effective job descriptions

• Interactive Case Study

  • Analysis of a real-world recruitment scenario

  • Group discussion

• Q&A and  Wrap-Up

Day 2:

Sourcing and Attracting Candidates

Session Title:

Effective Sourcing Strategies

• Recap of Day 1 and Introduction to Day 2

• Developing a Sourcing Plan

  • Identifying sourcing channels

  • Building a talent pipeline

• Leveraging Technology in Recruitment

  • Use of social media and job boards

  • Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and other tools

• Practical Workshop: Crafting Sourcing Strategies

  • Hands-on activity to create sourcing plans for various roles

• Presentation and Feedback

  • Group presentations

  • Instructor and peer feedback

Day 3:

Candidate Assessment and Selection

Session Title:

Evaluating and Selecting the Right Candidates

• Recap of Day 2 and Introduction to Day 3

• Screening and Shortlisting Candidates

  • Resume and application review techniques

  • Initial screening methods

• Conducting Effective Interviews

  • Types of interviews

  • Behavioral and competency-based interviewing

• Interactive Role  Play: Interviewing Techniques

  • Simulation of interview scenarios

  • Group feedback and discussion

• Q&A and  Wrap-Up

Day 4:

Enhancing the Candidate Experience

Session Title:

Creating a Positive Recruitment Journey

• Recap of Day 3 and Introduction to Day 4

• Candidate Communication Best Practices

  • Maintaining engagement throughout the process

  • Providing constructive feedback

• Improving  Candidate Experience

  • Employer branding

  • Ensuring a smooth and welcoming process

• Practical Workshop: Enhancing Candidate Experience

  • Group activity to identify improvements in candidate journey

• Presentation and Feedback

  • Group presentations

  • Instructor and peer feedback

Day 5:

Onboarding and Continuous Improvement

Session Title:

Integrating New Hires and Optimizing Recruitment

• Recap of Day 4 and Introduction to Day 5

• Effective Onboarding Strategies

  • Importance of onboarding

  • Designing onboarding programs

• Measuring Recruitment Success

  • Key metrics and KPIs

  • Continuous improvement techniques

• Practical Workshop: Developing an Onboarding Plan

  • Hands-on activity to create onboarding plans

• Final Presentations and Program Wrap-Up

  • Group presentations of their onboarding plans

  • Summary of key learnings

  • Q&A and final feedback

  • Certificate distribution