Recruitment and selection

7 March 2008 | York

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Course outline

The course provides the necessary skills for the recruitment and selection process. It focuses on the key activities of a recruiter, starting from the point of having a vacancy through preparing the job and person specification, advertising, completing the shortlist, the interview and other selection processes, appointment and induction.

It identifies areas where bias and discriminatory practices can creep in and explains the benefits of monitoring and analysing statistical data. It will also start introducing techniques and understanding about behaviour, bias, attitudes and non-verbal communication.

The course will reflect the agreed policy and procedure in place or as approved at the National Union of Students, but highlight, if appropriate, where any reviews in current practice or actual policy may need to take place.

Course objectives

• To enable delegates to develop the knowledge and skills of researching, preparing and implementing effective recruitment and selection processes, including interviewing skills

• To develop skills for those involved in the process of recruiting staff in effective communication, and to limit bias and discrimination wherever possible in the process