Recruitment, Interviewing and Selection

Course HRT-012

Recruitment, Interviewing and Selection

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15 sessions
19 - 23 October 2026 €3,230 Register
2 - 6 November 2026 €2,425 Register
21 - 25 December 2026 €2,175 Register
18 - 22 January 2027 €2,125 Register
15 - 19 February 2027 €2,875 Register
15 - 19 March 2027 €2,175 Register
21 - 25 June 2027 €3,230 Register
16 - 20 August 2027 €2,175 Register
20 - 24 September 2027 €2,125 Register
18 - 22 October 2027 €2,875 Register
15 - 19 November 2027 €2,175 Register
20 - 24 December 2027 €4,815 Register
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Introduction

Course overview

Why Attend

This course is a fundamental cornerstone for any manager or human resource professional before hiring job candidates. Active participation will equip you with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills for conducting effective interviews, implementing successful recruitment approaches, and executing thorough selection processes. You will gain valuable insights into behavioral assessment techniques and learn to recognize potential red flags during candidate evaluation. The course also explores why poor hiring decisions frequently result in substantial time expenditure, financial losses, decreased team morale, and diminished productivity. 

By understanding these critical aspects of talent acquisition, you'll develop the expertise needed to identify truly qualified candidates whose skills and values align with your organization's needs, ultimately avoiding the costly mistake of hiring unsuitable personnel.

Course Methodology

The course combines interactive tools such as mini-lectures, case studies, group activities, and role plays. It also includes a selection of short films to inject a higher dose of practicality into the material.

Course Objectives

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

  • Define recruitment, list its main steps, and learn the best methods and sources for attracting qualified candidates
  • Practice the various techniques used for shortlisting and assessing candidates and the reliability and validity of each
  • Differentiate between the main types of selection interviews and when and how to use each
  • Prepare and conduct a probing interview for any vacancy and level in the organization
  • Use the data collected from various assessment stages for selection purposes
Target Audience

Managers, superintendents, supervisors, and officers in the functions of human resources or recruitment whose jobs require recruiting and selecting employees. The course is also very useful for all those outside human resources whose jobs require conducting frequent and important selection interviews.

Target Competencies
  • Decision making
  • Communication
  • Negotiation
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Influencing
  • Culture awareness
  • Service delivery

What you will achieve

Learning objectives

  • Define recruitment, list its main steps, and learn the best methods and sources for attracting qualified candidates
  • Practice the various techniques used for shortlisting and assessing candidates and the reliability and validity of each
  • Differentiate between the main types of selection interviews and when and how to use each
  • Prepare and conduct a probing interview for any vacancy and level in the organization
  • Use the data collected from various assessment stages for selection purposes

Who should attend

Target audience

  • Managers, superintendents, supervisors, and officers in the functions of human resources or recruitment whose jobs require recruiting and selecting employees. The course is also very useful for all those outside human resources whose jobs require conducting frequent and important selection interviews.
  • Target Competencies
  • Decision making
  • Communication
  • Negotiation
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Influencing
  • Culture awareness

Methodology

Learning approach

  • The course combines interactive tools such as mini-lectures, case studies, group activities, and role plays. It also includes a selection of short films to inject a higher dose of practicality into the material.

Course content

Course outline and key learning areas

Module 1

Recruitment and Selection

  • Recruitment versus selection
  • Stages in the recruitment process
  • Roles and responsibilities at each stage
  • Managing relations with other HR functions

Module 2

Defining requirements

  • Building a job profile: The use of essentials and desirables
  • Job description: Format
  • Person's specifications
  • Personal profile

Module 3

Attracting candidates

  • Various sources for attracting candidates:
  • Referrals and internal candidates
  • Recruitment ads
  • Advertising pros and cons
  • Internet and websites
  • Recruitment agencies and head hunters
  • Career fairs and universities

Module 4

Screening Candidates and Shortlisting

  • Tangible versus intangible criteria
  • Shortlisting steps
  • Scope of an assessment center
  • The use of CVs, résumés and applications for shortlisting
  • Verifying online applications

Module 5

Interviewing Candidates

  • Screening and biographical interviews
  • Serial and sequential interviews
  • Hypothetical interviews
  • Panel interviews: Pros and cons
  • Competency based interviews
  • Interview guidelines

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What does Recruitment, Interviewing and Selection (HRT-012) 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 19 - 23 October 2026, with additional classroom dates and mirrored Online / Live options listed in the course schedules section.

Who should attend this course?

Managers, superintendents, supervisors, and officers in the functions of human resources or recruitment whose jobs require recruiting and selecting employees. The course is also very useful for all those outside human resources whose jobs require conducting frequent and important selection interviews., Target Competencies, Decision making

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 Amsterdam, London, Istanbul, Frankfurt, Barcelona, Rome, Munich.

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.