Hiring Strategies

2 Days

Introduction

Successful companies are made up of great people. Hiring and training employees is an expensive venture; that’s why it’s important to hire the right person for the right position. Hiring the right person is more than just about their skills and abilities; it is about finding the right combination of skills, attitude, and fit for your organisation’s culture.

Creating an appropriate hiring strategy is important for your company to save time and resources. Hiring the right person for the right job the first time should be an essential part of your recruitment and hiring strategy.

Having a suitable hiring strategies will save your company time and money as you will be recruiting and hiring the right candidates. You will benefit from this workshop as it prepares you to seek out that great candidate and make sure they are a fit for your company. You will obtain the necessary tools required in finding that diamond in the rough.

Programme Objectives:

• Know how to present the current open position
• Develop a workable hiring strategy
• Know how to determine which candidates to interview
• Steps and techniques to use in an interview
• Welcome newly hired employees
• Find potential candidates for the position

Method and Approach

This programme will involve the use of slides, handout material, work manual with all instructor notes and slides, examples of best practice, appropriate videos and appropriate video material.

The use of flip-charts, syndicate workshops and reporting back sessions will encourage a fully participative and enjoyable event. Delegates will be encouraged to participate actively in relating previous work experiences.

Who Should Attend

This course is suitable for anyone involved in hiring employees, especially HR personnel. It will also be of benefit for those involved in developing suitable recruitment strategies and policies for their company.

Course Content

This two-day course will cover the following subjects:

Module One: Getting Started

• Introduction to the course
• Workshop Objectives
• Pre-Assignment
• Action Plans and Evaluations

Module Two: Defining and Knowing the Position

• Know the Position
• Needs Analysis
• Job Analysis
• Task Analysis
• Case Study
• Module Two: Review Questions

Module Three: Hiring Strategy

• Company Information
• Salary Range
• Top Performers
• Be Prepared
• Case Study
• Module Three: Review Questions

Module Four: Lure in Great Candidates

• Advertise Where Candidates Visit
• Develop Corporate Citizenship
• Treat Your Candidates Well
• Look at the Competition
• Case Study
• Module Four: Review Questions

Module Five: Filtering Applicants to Interview

• Put Lots of Weight on Cover Letters
• Grading Resumes
• Internet Search
• Initial Phone Interview
• Case Study
• Module Five: Review Questions

Module Six: The Interview (I)

• Introduce Everyone
• Use a Panel
• Match the Interview to the Job
• Types of Questions
• Case Study
• Module Six: Review Questions

Module Seven: The Interview (II)

• Tell Me About My Company
• Distractions
• Interview More Than Once
• Wrap Up
• Case Study
• Module Seven: Review Questions

Module Eight: Selection Process (I)

• Testing
• Look for Passion and Enthusiasm
• Background Checks
• Trust Your Instincts
• Case Study
• Module Eight: Review Questions

Module Nine: Selection Process (II)

• Education Level Vs. Experience
• Have a Consensus
• Keep Non-Hires on File
• Checking References
• Case Study
• Module Nine: Review Questions

Module Ten: Making an Offer

• Do it Quickly
• Employment Details
• Notify Rejected Candidates
• Be Creative
• Case Study
• Module ten: Review Questions

Module Eleven: Onboarding

• Training and Orientation
• Mentoring
• 30 60 90 Day Reviews
• Make Them Feel Welcome
• Case Study
• Module Eleven: Review Questions

Module Twelve: Wrapping Up

• Words from the Wise
• Lessons Learned
• Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations