Recruitment and Talent Acquisition

Course Overview: Finding the right talent is more challenging than ever. This course covers the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing and interviewing to onboarding. It emphasizes modern, bias-free selection methods and the use of technology to streamline the hiring process.

Course Objectives:

• Develop effective job descriptions and person specifications.
• Master multi-channel sourcing strategies (Social Media, Headhunting, Referrals).
• Conduct Competency-Based Interviews (CBI) and behavioral assessments.
• Understand legal and ethical considerations in hiring.
• Optimize the onboarding experience for maximum retention.

Target Audience:

• Recruiters and Talent Acquisition Specialists.
• Hiring Managers.
• HR Generalists.

Course Outline:

Day 1: Planning the Recruitment Process

• Defining the Vacancy: Job Analysis and competency mapping.
• Crafting the Perfect Job Advertisement.
• Identifying the Target Candidate Persona.
• Choosing the right Recruitment Channels.

Day 2: Sourcing and Screening Strategies

• Passive Sourcing: Finding candidates who aren’t looking.
• Leveraging LinkedIn and Social Media for Recruitment.
• Effective CV Screening and Shortlisting techniques.
• Introduction to Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).

Day 3: Interviewing and Selection Techniques

• The Art of Behavioral Interviewing (STAR Technique).
• Using Psychometric and Situational Assessments.
• Eliminating Unconscious Bias in the Selection Process.
• Managing the Candidate Experience.

Day 4: Offer Management and Legalities

• Negotiating Offers and Handling Counter-offers.
• Employment Laws and Ethical Sourcing.
• Reference Checking and Background Verifications.
• Internal Recruitment vs. External Hiring.

Day 5: Onboarding and Retention

• Strategic Onboarding: From “First Day” to “First 90 Days”.
• Integrating New Hires into the Organizational Culture.
• Measuring Recruitment Metrics (Time to Hire, Quality of Hire).
• Workshop: Designing a Recruitment Workflow.