Course On Competence-based Recruitment

INTRODUCTION

Transform your hiring process with our Competence-Based Recruitment Course. In today's competitive job market, finding the right talent is crucial for organizational success. This comprehensive program focuses on identifying and attracting candidates whose skills and abilities align perfectly with your organizational needs. Learn to implement recruitment strategies that prioritize competence, ensuring you bring on board the best talent to drive your organization's success. Our Competence-Based Recruitment course provides you with the tools to develop and execute effective recruitment plans, identify key competencies for various roles, and conduct interviews that accurately gauge candidate potential. By focusing on competence-based recruitment, you will enhance your organization's ability to hire the right people, improve overall employee performance, and reduce turnover rates.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

By the end of this Competence-Based Recruitment course, participants will be able to:

• Identify the pros and cons of recruitment using a competence-based approach.
• Define competence requirements needed in recruitment.
• Develop an interview based on competencies.
• Identify elements of competence during an interview.
• Develop a structure to evaluate competence.

DURATION

5 Days

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Competency-based Recruitment is crafted for HR personnel and managers responsible for the recruitment process within their organizations. This course will benefit all professionals seeking to implement a competence-based approach in their recruitment strategy.

COURSE OUTLINE

Introduction to Competence-Based Recruitment

• Problem Areas in Interviewing
• The Goal of Competency-Based Recruitment
• Recruitment and the Employment Equity Act – The Legal Framework
• Incorrect Recruitment Costs

Preparing for Recruitment:

• Job Analysis
• Development of Job Descriptions & Outlines
• Documentation of Technical Competencies & Qualifications
• Identification of Core Behavioral Competencies
• Recruitment Advertising through Social Media
• Telephonic Screening of Applicants
• Reference-Checking and Other Screening Methods

The Selection / Interview Process:

• Group Application Exercises in Preparing Interview Guides
• Differentiating Types of Assessment – Choosing the Best One
• Understanding Behavioral Event Interviewing
• Developing Competency-Based Interview Questions
• Planning the Selection Interview
• Communication Skills for Structured Interviews
• Probing, Listening, and Extracting Relevant Information
• Do's & Don'ts for Selection Interviews
• Role of Interviewing
• Developing Equitable Evaluation & Rating Procedures
• Identification of Potential Biases
• Unbiased Assessment of Interviewees
• Assessing Candidates in Groups & Panel Interviews

Post Assessment Activities

GENERAL NOTES

• This course is delivered by seasoned trainers with extensive professional experience.
• Training includes practical activities, theoretical knowledge, group work, and case studies.
• Participants receive comprehensive training manuals and additional reference materials.
• A certificate is awarded upon successful course completion.
• Tailor-made courses to meet specific organizational needs are available. Contact us at training@skillsforafrica.org for more information.
• The training will be conducted at the Skills for Africa Training Institute in Nairobi, Kenya.
• The training fee covers tuition, materials, lunch, and the training venue. Accommodation and airport transfer can be arranged upon request.
• Payment should be made to our bank account before the training starts, and proof of payment sent to: training@skillsforafrica.org