Recruitment and Selection: Methodologies & Techniques

Recruitment and selection can be a very expensive and time-consuming process, however, there is evidence that employing the latest recruitment and selection methodologies and techniques increase the likelihood of successfully recruiting the best candidate for any intended role.

The program will explore a number of techniques that will most certainly transform your competence as a recruiter or interviewer in either recruitment/selection or development and appraisal opportunities.

• To examine numerous interviewing techniques and practice the process of behavioral or targeted interviewing.
• Discuss potential outcomes when using a variety of approaches to recruitment and selection
• Consider a variety of techniques and methodologies to differentiate the excellent from ‘the average’ candidate using Competency frameworks
• Explore the appropriate use of various psychometric tests including general ability and attributes tests.
• Experience the use of Myers Briggs (MBTI) and review SHL’s OPQ 32 reporting material including feedback on personality questionnaires
• Understand the benefits of developing an assessment center to test candidates against future job requirements
• Examine various Emotional Intelligence (EI) tools to test the potential of the candidate(s) including Daniel Goleman’s research and theory
• Develop your influencing skills by making persuasive presentations of key requirements in planning recruitment/selection campaigns
• Practice all of the techniques to achieve understanding and competence in a friendly and supportive environment

This program is designed for:

• HR Managers and HR Business Partners
• Recruitment and Talent Acquisition Specialists
• Hiring Managers and Line Managers involved in selection decisions
• Interviewers and Selection Panel Members
• Organizational Development and HR Development Professionals
• Training and Development Specialists involved in assessment and appraisal
• Psychometric Assessment Practitioners and HR Analysts
• Assessment Center Designers and Facilitators
• Senior and Middle Managers responsible for workforce planning and staffing
• Professionals seeking to improve interviewing, selection, and candidate evaluation skills