ΠΕΡΙΓΡΑΦΗ

One of the most important tasks of HR Professionals is the recruitment of the right personnel for the various job roles that a Company may require.  Selecting the right candidates is vital and has the potential to have a very positive impact on the future of any company saving time and money down the road.  Likewise, the selection of the wrong person can have a very negative affect with the potential to disrupt many areas of the organisation proving to be expensive and time consuming.

This course will draw on insights to provide practical tips and strategies for conducting successful candidate interviews while providing a great candidate experience.

It is designed to direct participants through the different stages of the selection process, improve their skills when conducting an interview and/or when involved in the interviewing process.  The course will ensure that participants have the ability to score and evaluate candidates effectively and assist them in making confident recruitment decisions. The aim of the course is to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to perform effective interviews ensuring that the objectives of the organisation are met.

ΣΚΟΠΟΣ ΣΕΜΙΝΑΡΙΟΥ

By the end of the programme, participants will be able to:

• Understand how to interview (internally and externally) effectively and efficiently
• Provide practical tips and strategies for conducting successful candidates’ interviews while providing a great candidate experience
• Develop the correct structure and agenda for successful interviews
• Questioning techniques: Learn to ask the right questions to ensure the right people are hired. When and how to ask direct, open-ended, behavioural and probing questions.
• Listening: Preparing to listen, listening barriers, non-interventional listening, interactive listening, mirroring, echoing, note-taking
• Explore secrets that will save time and money
• Adopt successful interviewing and assessment procedures – from the simple interview to full assessment tools and technology that will reduce the risks of failure
• New trends in recruitment

ΣΕ ΠΟΙΟΥΣ ΑΠΕΥΘΥΝΕΤΑΙ

The programme is ideal for HR professionals and Line Managers from all sectors and disciplines who wish to learn how to professionally interview. It is designed for anyone who is involved in the interviewing process; as part of an interviewing board, at initial intake and/or internal promotion interviewing stages.

• HR Professionals
• Managers responsible for selecting candidates
• Hiring Line Manager
• Recruiting Manager
• Head of Recruitment
• Talent Acquisition specialist

ΠΕΡΙΣΣΟΤΕΡΕΣ ΠΛΗΡΟΦΟΡΙΕΣ

Training Outline

Principles and Guidelines

• Recruitment journey and candidate experience: challenges in today’s job market
• Goals of interviews and principles
• Models of interviews and when to use them (eg. competency-based)
• Asking the right questions: direct, open-ended, situational, behavioural and probing questions
• Case studies/scenario and practice

Practice Case Studies

• Listening
• Personalities, values, and other elements to consider
• Pitfalls, best practice, and future trends
• Case studies/scenario and practice

Training Style

The programme is designed to deliver knowledge and enhance participants’ skills via short lectures, methodology, case-studies, practical examples, real-life case studies.  Most of the training will focus in assessing participants’ current strengths and weaknesses via exchanging experiences and by practicing.

Participants will also benefit from feedback at the end of the programme and take away the knowledge gained to be transferred at their workplace.

Case studies and discussions will help participants understand how to handle the different situations during the recruitment process.

CPD Recognition

This programme may be approved for up to 7 CPD units in Personal and Professional Development. Eligibility criteria and CPD Units are verified directly by your association, regulator or other bodies which you hold membership.