Global Learning for Operational Leaders
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Introduction
Course overview
Why Attend
Attracting and selecting the right talent is one of the most critical drivers of organizational success. Ineffective recruiting and poor shortlisting decisions can lead to increased turnover, higher costs, and reduced team performance.
Recruitment today goes beyond posting job ads—it requires a structured, data-informed approach to sourcing, screening, and selecting candidates who align with both role requirements and organizational culture.
This course is designed to provide practical, hands-on knowledge of the recruitment process, with a strong focus on effective candidate sourcing, CV screening, and shortlisting techniques. Participants will learn how to identify the best candidates efficiently while maintaining fairness, consistency, and quality in hiring decisions.
Course Methodology
This programme is delivered through a practical and interactive approach:
- Real-world recruitment scenarios and case studies
- Hands-on CV screening and shortlisting exercises
- Group discussions and role-playing activities
- Interview preparation and evaluation simulations
- Practical tools and templates for recruitment processes
Course Objectives
By the end of this programme, participants will be able to:
- Understand the end-to-end recruitment process
- Define job requirements and candidate profiles
- Apply effective sourcing strategies
- Screen CVs and shortlist candidates efficiently
- Use structured criteria for candidate evaluation
- Reduce bias in recruitment decisions
- Improve the quality and speed of hiring
Target Audience
This course is suitable for:
- HR Officers and Recruiters
- Talent Acquisition Specialists
- Hiring Managers and Team Leaders
- HR Coordinators and Administrators
- Professionals involved in recruitment and selection
- Anyone responsible for hiring decisions
Target Competencies
Participants will develop competencies in:
- Recruitment planning and sourcing strategies
- CV screening and candidate evaluation
- Shortlisting techniques and decision-making
- Job analysis and role profiling
- Structured hiring processes
- Bias awareness and fair selection practices
- Communication and candidate engagement
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Understand the end-to-end recruitment process
- Define job requirements and candidate profiles
- Apply effective sourcing strategies
- Screen CVs and shortlist candidates efficiently
- Use structured criteria for candidate evaluation
- Reduce bias in recruitment decisions
- Improve the quality and speed of hiring
Who should attend
Target audience
- This course is suitable for:
- HR Officers and Recruiters
- Talent Acquisition Specialists
- Hiring Managers and Team Leaders
- HR Coordinators and Administrators
- Professionals involved in recruitment and selection
- Anyone responsible for hiring decisions
- Target Competencies
Methodology
Learning approach
- Real-world recruitment scenarios and case studies
- Hands-on CV screening and shortlisting exercises
- Group discussions and role-playing activities
- Interview preparation and evaluation simulations
- Practical tools and templates for recruitment processes
Course content
Five focused days of learning and application
Day 1
Introduction to Recruitment Fundamentals
- Overview of recruitment and talent acquisition
- Importance of effective hiring in organizations
- Recruitment lifecycle and key stages
- Roles and responsibilities in hiring
- Understanding job requirements and competencies
- Creating clear job descriptions
Day 2
Sourcing and Attracting Candidates
- Recruitment channels and sourcing strategies
- Writing effective job advertisements
- Using online platforms and social media for recruitment
- Building candidate pipelines
- Employer branding basics
- Practical exercise: sourcing strategy development
Day 3
CV Screening and Shortlisting Techniques
- Principles of effective CV screening
- Identifying key qualifications and experience
- Red flags and common screening mistakes
- Developing shortlisting criteria
- Ranking and prioritizing candidates
- Practical exercise: CV evaluation and shortlisting
Day 4
Candidate Evaluation and Interview Preparation
- Preparing structured interview questions
- Behavioral and competency-based interviewing basics
- Screening interviews and pre-assessments
- Evaluating candidate fit (skills, culture, potential)
- Reducing bias in candidate evaluation
- Role-play: interview and evaluation session
Day 5
Final Selection and Recruitment Best Practices
- Decision-making in candidate selection
- Reference checks and background verification
- Communicating with candidates professionally
- Improving recruitment efficiency and quality
- Common challenges and solutions in hiring
- Final exercise and recruitment simulation
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Fundamentals of Recruiting and Shortlisting (HRT-031) cover?
This course covers Human Resources and Training through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.
When is the next available session?
The next scheduled session starts on 5 - 9 October 2026, with additional classroom dates and mirrored Online / Live options listed in the course schedules section.
Who should attend this course?
This course is suitable for:, HR Officers and Recruiters, Talent Acquisition Specialists
Is bilingual course delivery available?
Yes. All course materials and presentations are provided in English, while bilingual explanation and discussion support may be available depending on the selected location and trainer availability. For example, when attending a course in Istanbul, you may request a Turkish-speaking trainer to explain the English course content in Turkish. Arabic explanation support may also be requested at this location. Other languages are available in selected cities. You can choose your preferred language support as an optional preference during registration.
How can I register for a session?
Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.
Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?
Yes. The course detail page includes both classroom sessions and Online / Live sessions, with online options aligned to the same course dates for easier planning.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include London, Munich, Kuala lumpur, Amsterdam, Paris, Geneva, Barcelona.
How long is the training programme?
The programme runs for five days, with up to five training hours per day, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Each programme includes a total of 25 accredited training hours.
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