Global Learning for Operational Leaders
Course HRT-031
Fundamentals of Recruiting and Shortlisting
Attracting and selecting the right talent is one of the most critical drivers of organizational success. The outline covers Introduction to Recruitment Fundamentals, Sourcing and Attracting Candidates, CV Screening and S...
- 5 daysClassroom or online
- 15Upcoming dates
- 9Cities
- €1,625Fees from
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15 sessions
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Introduction
Course overview
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.
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
- 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
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
Complete course outline
Five focused days of learning and application
The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.
Day 1
Introduction to Recruitment Fundamentals
- Overview of recruitment and talent acquisition
- Importance of effective hiring in organizations
- Recruitment lifecycle and key stages
- Coffee break
- Recruitment lifecycle and key stages (continued)
- 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
- Coffee break
- Building candidate pipelines (continued)
- 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
- Coffee break
- Developing shortlisting criteria (continued)
- 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)
- Coffee break
- Evaluating candidate fit (skills, culture, potential) (continued)
- 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
- Coffee break
- Improving recruitment efficiency and quality (continued)
- Common challenges and solutions in hiring
- Final exercise and recruitment simulation
Course FAQs
Questions about this course
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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 16 - 20 November 2026. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.
Who should attend this course?
HR Officers and Recruiters, Talent Acquisition Specialists, Hiring Managers and Team Leaders
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?
Check the course schedules section for currently published classroom and Online / Live sessions.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include Munich, Kuala lumpur, Amsterdam, Cape Town, Geneva, Barcelona, London, Paris, Dubai.
How long is the training programme?
The programme runs for five days from 09:00 to 14:00, which gives 25 contact hours, including a daily 30-minute break (22.5 hours of instruction).
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