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Effective Recruitment and Selection - (2 Days)

Study Method In-class, Online, Virtual
Locations Online, Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Leeds, London, Manchester, Nottingham
Provider PTP Training & Marketing
Start Date Classroom and virtual dates available throughout the year, submit an enquiry to find out more
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Course overview

This course gives you all the knowledge, confidence, and skills to effectively recruit and select the best candidates for your vacancy.

It gives you up-to-date legislation affecting the recruitment process and gives you an understanding of how employment law, equality, and diversity apply to each part of finding the right candidate.

In 2 days, you gain a logical understanding of the step-by-step process from pre-recruitment right up to induction methods and retention of staff.

Who's It For?

All managers and staff who are involved in the vital role of recruitment and selection.

  • Enhanced understanding of employment legislation that affects recruitment
  • Increased awareness of what should and should not be included in a job description and job advert
  • An ability to ask fair questions based on solid criteria that shows the candidate can do the job required
  • Confidence in conducting a supportive interview that identifies the skills required to do the job.
  • Enhanced skills to write an effective and supportive induction programme.
  • Great understanding of each part of the recruitment process and the ability to perform it confidently and successfully.

What you'll learn

  • An understanding of legislation that affects the recruitment process
  • How to write a job description and job specification
  • What to write in a job advert and which ones gain the most success
  • Do’s and don’t in terms of advertising jobs
  • Develop excellent interview methods and understand the value of criteria-based interviewing.
  • Gain confidence in communication skills to make all your candidates feel at ease and give the best of themselves.
  • Understand the importance of good documentation.
  • Practice interview skills within a supportive environment.
  • After hiring, understanding the induction process and what needs to be covered.
  • How to retain staff with the help of a great induction process and development plan.

Study method

  • In-class In-class info icon
    In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
  • Online Online info icon
    Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
  • Virtual Virtual info icon
    Virtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
  • Blended Blended info icon
    Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements

Locations

  • England
    • Birmingham
    • Bristol
    • Leeds
    • London
    • Manchester
    • Nottingham
  • Scotland
    • Edinburgh
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Duration study load

  • 2 Days

Testimonials

  • Attended virtual course: Ursula was fantastic from start to finish. Professional, knowledgeable and very personable. The content of the course was clear, structured and delivered to us in the most engaging way. I would very much welcome another opportunity to work with Ursula again in the future.
    Chantelle Bryan, Nationwide Produce PLC
    Effective Recruitment and Selection - (2 Days)
  • Attended virtual course. Ursula provided excellent and engaging training that really pushed me to question myself and gain a deeper understanding of my role in recruitment and selection drawing on personal experiences both good and bad. The training was tailored to my specific needs and used relevant examples and terminology.
    Joseph Jeffrey, Northern Lighthouse Board
    Effective Recruitment and Selection - (2 Days)
  • Attended virtual course: The course was excellently delivered, and Ursula kept us engaged throughout. It was a well-presented course which I’d recommend to everyone.
    Paul Scyner, Northern Lighthouse Board
    Effective Recruitment and Selection - (2 Days)

Additional information

Timetable

Day 1

09:30 – 10:00    Coffee & Course objectives. The Recruitment Process step by step.

10:00 – 11.00    How employment legislation impacts every part of the recruitment process and the impacts of getting it wrong.

11:00 – 12.30    Job descriptions and job specifications. Deciding on criteria.

12.30 – 13.30    Lunch break

13.30 – 14.30    Job adverts. Defining the right candidate for the job and ensuring no discriminatory language is use. Do’s and don’ts.

14.30 – 15.30    Short-listing candidates, scoring applicants, and avoiding bias.

15.30 – 16.30    The importance of interview preparation. Choose the right questions and delivery.

Day 2

0930 – 10.00    Summary of Day 1 learning

10.00 – 11.00    How to be a great communicator during the interview. Listening and questioning skills.

11.00 – 12.30    Let’s practice through relevant role play

12.30 – 13.30    Lunch break

13.30 – 14.30    You’ve hired the best, now let’s keep them. Induction process

14.30 – 15.30    Writing a developmental induction.

15.30 – 16.30     Retention of staff. Effective methods. What will you do differently?

Payment options

Course fees per delegate:

  • In-person training – £980
  • Live virtual training – £650

In-House Group Training price on request

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About PTP Training & Marketing

PTP - Practical Training for Professionals, was established in 1991 and specialises in hands-on practical training. PTP is a UK-based company specialising in providing advanced management, intermediate and introductory management training courses, and sales training courses to newly recruited and experienced company executives. PTP has also delivered programmes to a wide range of public sector, charities, and not-for-profit organisations. Our management, sales, and project management training has to be designed factoring in the job requirements, company culture, and human psychology. Whatever your job role, PTP has a training course that will improve your performance. All courses are delivered face-to-face in small groups, ensuring individual needs are met. PTP provides 100's of 1/2, 1 & 2 day courses in management training, sales training, customer care training, project management training, and personal development training. PTP delivers training in the following key areas:
  • Customer Care Training
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  • Management Training
  • Project Management Training
  • Time Management Training
  • Personal Development Training
  • Sales & Marketing Training
PTP's main training venues are in London, Bristol, Birmingham, Nottingham, Leeds, Manchester, and Edinburgh, and virtually. We can also deliver in-house at your offices or at our venues, or virtually. This is usually more cost-effective for groups of 3 delegates or more.

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