Targeting Talent & Selection Skills Training Course

The interviewing and selection of the right people is core to the success of any organisation. The cost of interview and selection can be very high if the wrong decision is made.

All hiring managers need to understand how to add value to their organisation when hiring. This can be done by following a selection of processes that are proven to be effective.

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Key Learning Outcomes

At the conclusion of this tailored Targeting Talent & Selection Skills workshop, participants will be able to:

Create a job description with emphasis on how it influences the person specification.
Identify the skills and competencies needed for the role.
Recognise what questions you can and cannot ask the candidate.
Follow a systematic selection process.
List initial selection techniques.
Structure the interview and use probing questions to gain as much information on the selection criteria as possible.
Establish an open environment to help put the candidate at ease.
Develop an assertive, positive and straightforward style during interviews.
Assess potential in candidates.
Make decisions on each candidate based on the information gained in the interview.
Review candidates’ skills, attributes and qualities based on the person specification.
Select the best candidate by evaluating performance, skills and competencies.

Course Description

HOW GOOD ARE YOUR INTERVIEW AND SELECTION SKILLS?

Ask yourself the following:

1. I know the importance of the job description and how it attracts specific candidates.
2. I know what to write and where to advertise.
3. I maintain focus on the job description when screening applicants.
4. I can identify the criteria to match the correct applicants to the role.
5. I recognise legal implications during the recruitment process.
6. I plan and prepare for a selection interview.
7. I recognise the best selection techniques.
8. I know how to structure an interview.
9. I use behavioural interviewing techniques to address selection criteria.
10. I evaluate candidates in an interview accurately.
11. I create a calm environment during the interview to promote conversation.
12. I project a professional demeanour during interviews to calm the candidate.
13. I use effective questioning techniques to get information from the candidate.
14. I give constructive feedback to unsuccessful applicants.
15. I recognise the need to check up on referees.

Targeting Talent & Selection Skills In-House Program Details

For maximum effectiveness, this program is best conducted as an in-house program.

Ideal group size: 4–12 participants

Venue: For your convenience, you can choose to conduct this program at your business premises. Alternatively, we can provide a training venue at a small additional cost.

Duration: Your Interviewing and Selection Skills Course can be modified to fit inside your timeframe.

Cost: Price on request.

Target Audience: Any managers that conduct interviewing and selection for their organisation.

The course was very informative and it presented exceptionally well!

Kelvin Muchiri

Really found inspiration and hope in what Michelle provided

Rhonda Rees

Amazing course! Engaging, fun and learnt so much. Thank you always.

Kate Bartlett

Tom was a fabulous trainer very knowledgeable and able to provide practical real life examples and tools that will prove extremely useful.

Vicki Hutchinson

Best every course

Yonas Masrsha Tesfaye

Dr Marny Lishman crated an amazing space that not only was open, safe and caring, but gave insight into many different aspects of resilience. She apprieciated different perspectives and opened discussions that were supported and wise. The presentation was targeted and had the perfect balance of knowledge and reflection. I would encourage this workshop for any team, especially those preparing of have gone through organisational change!

Ethan Calleja

Did this course in a session at Professional Services Review Training .Very helpful especially in my work in Public Health .Lots of useful ‘tips and tricks ‘

Nedra Vanden Driesen