Interview and Selection Process Workshop (HRM110)

Do you have the recruitment process in place?
Do you want to ensure you have selected the right candidate for the job?
Do you want to acquire the competencies/skills in selecting the right person?

Effective recruitment and selection process will ensure that your organization can directly contribute to effective performance & productivity in the organization. It helps organizations to recruit and select the best qualified candidate for the position. The current situation of attraction & retention of staff depends greatly on the recruitment / selection process - the most suitable candidate for the job or the right fit. This course aims to provide participants with the knowledge & skills to develop the ‘ A to Z ’ aspect of strategic Human Resource Management component on recruitment and selection. Major topics include determining the human resource needs , developing job specifications and job descriptions, the job competencies required for the job-fit, assessing the applicants, interviewing them using the competency-based technique and developing recruitment contracts. Emphasis will be placed on the “job fit” of the candidates.


Objectives

At the end of the workshop, participants will be able to learn the following:

 ►The 3 stages of the recruitment and selection process.
- determining the manpower requirement – preparing the job description/specification..
- attracting candidates – reviewing and evaluating alternative sources of applicants within and without the company
- selecting the candidates – sifting through applications based on the criteria as developed from the job description/specification .
► The key ideas of competency-based interviewing process to solicit competency examples in order to assess the presence of & the absence of work-related skills/attitudes.
► The ability to develop / apply competency questions for the interview.
► The need to apply probing skills and identify/assess the candidates for the ‘ job fit ‘.
► The importance of having an interview plan based on a thorough knowledge of the job & pre-planned series of interview questions.
► The importance of ensuring the “job fit” of the candidates for their ‘ career-best ’.
► Sample recruitment and selection guidelines for their reference including the ‘ dos and don’ts ‘ list.


Outline

► Understanding and applying the 3 stages of recruitment and selection process:

1. Defining the manpower needs of the department
-- Develop the job specifications and job description / descriptions

2. The process to attract the candidates
-- reviewing and evaluating alternative sources of applicants
3. The selection process
-- sifting applications based on the criteria as developed through the job description
-- Facilitating / arranging the interview
-- The interview process – based on the competencies to ensure the ‘ job-fit’

► Types of interviewing approaches.
► Why competency-based approach?
► What to do BEFORE the interview
          √ A 4 step approach that includes business/skills needs analysis, the job description, selection criteria development based on 
             competencies & the preparation of an interview plan.
► What to do DURING the interview
          √ The interview structure from opening to ending.
          √ Managing interviewee’s responses.
► Interviewing Skills
          √ A battery of skills that run from active listening, questioning to understanding non-verbal clues or body language.
► What to do AFTER the interview
          √ Rating errors.
          √ Assessing the candidate based on the required competencies.
          √ A period of intense & objective evaluation with follow-up actions.

Methodology

Lecturettes, group discussion/ exercises, self-analysis & role-play. This is an intensive workshop requiring the participants to acquire the relevant skills to develop the different forms applicable for their use – job specifications and job descriptions, interviewing forms to assess the candidates, the ‘ How – to ‘ approach to assess the candidates, conduct an effective selection interview. Relevant videotapes will be shown.

Target Audience

Managers, Executives & new HR Executives who have to develop the skills to ensure a professional approach to recruit and select the right candidate/s for the job.

Dates

23-24 Feb; 14-15 May & 17-18 Sept

Duration

2 days (9am-5pm)

Venue

SHRI @ The Verge, 2 Serangoon Road, Level 6, Singapore 218227

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Registration Form

 
Upon receiving your registration, we will send you a confirmation email, TWO WEEKS before the start of the workshop to inform you if it is a confirmed run or will be cancelled (due to low participant rate).

Funding Schemes

SDF funding is available for SMEs ($2/ hour) only. Company-sponsored candidates must log on to www.skillsconnect.gov.sg to apply for SDF subsidy.

Fees

All fees quoted exclude 7% GST. *Non-nominees

For further information, please contact Mr Subbu / Ms Mars via phone (65) 6438 0012, fax (65) 6299 4864, or email subbu@shri.org.sg / mars@shri.org.sg

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