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Professional training course · HRT-035
Strategic Recruitment, Interviewing and Selection
Hiring the right talent is a strategic driver of organizational success. Poor hiring decisions can lead to low performance, high turnover, and increased operational…
- 5 daysClassroom
- 15Upcoming dates
- 6Cities
- £3,850Fees from
Course overview
Why Attend
Hiring the right talent is a strategic driver of organizational success. Poor hiring decisions can lead to low performance, high turnover, and increased operational costs. Modern recruitment is no longer just about filling vacancies—it is about strategically attracting, assessing, and selecting individuals who contribute to long-term business goals.
This programme is designed to equip HR professionals and hiring managers with advanced recruitment and selection skills. It focuses on building structured, fair, and effective hiring processes that improve candidate quality and strengthen organizational capability.
Participants will learn how to move beyond traditional interviewing techniques toward competency-based, evidence-driven selection methods.
Course Methodology
This programme combines practical recruitment expertise with real-world application:
- Real recruitment and selection case studies
- Hands-on CV screening and candidate evaluation exercises
- Interview simulation and role-play activities
- Competency-based interviewing practice
- Structured hiring framework tools and templates
Course Objectives
By the end of this programme, participants will be able to:
- Develop strategic recruitment and selection processes
- Define job requirements and ideal candidate profiles
- Apply effective sourcing and attraction strategies
- Conduct structured and competency-based interviews
- Evaluate candidates objectively and consistently
- Reduce bias in recruitment decisions
- Improve hiring quality and efficiency
Target Audience
This course is suitable for:
- HR Managers and Recruiters
- Talent Acquisition Specialists
- Hiring Managers and Department Heads
- HR Business Partners
- Team Leaders involved in recruitment
- Professionals responsible for staffing decisions
Target Competencies
Participants will develop competencies in:
- Strategic recruitment planning
- Candidate sourcing and attraction
- CV screening and shortlisting
- Competency-based interviewing
- Structured selection techniques
- Decision-making and candidate evaluation
- Fair and unbiased hiring practices
Course outline
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1Day 1: Strategic Recruitment Fundamentals
- Role of recruitment in organizational success
- Workforce planning and talent acquisition strategy
- Job analysis and role profiling
- Defining competencies and success profiles
- Recruitment lifecycle and key stages
- Employer branding and talent attraction
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2Day 2: Sourcing and Attracting Talent
- Modern sourcing channels and strategies
- Writing effective job descriptions and advertisements
- Digital recruitment tools and platforms
- Building talent pipelines and databases
- Candidate engagement strategies
- Practical exercise: sourcing strategy development
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3Day 3: CV Screening and Shortlisting Techniques
- Structured CV evaluation methods
- Identifying key skills, experience, and red flags
- Shortlisting criteria and scoring systems
- Objective candidate comparison techniques
- Reducing bias in screening decisions
- Practical exercise: CV assessment and shortlisting
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4Day 4: Competency-Based Interviewing
- Principles of structured interviewing
- Behavioral and competency-based questions
- Interview planning and question design
- Conducting effective interviews
- Assessing skills, behavior, and cultural fit
- Role-play: interview simulation practice
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5Day 5: Selection, Decision-Making and Best Practices
- Structured selection decision-making
- Reference checks and final evaluation
- Avoiding bias and improving fairness in hiring
- Improving recruitment efficiency and quality
- Candidate experience and communication
- Final case study and recruitment simulation
Dates and fees
Questions
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Strategic Recruitment, Interviewing and Selection course?
The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.
When is the next Strategic Recruitment, Interviewing and Selection course?
The next public date is 16 - 20 Nov 2026 in London. There are 15 upcoming dates in total.
Where is this course held?
Upcoming sessions run in London, Barcelona, Amsterdam, Munich, Paris, Geneva.
How much does the course cost?
Fees start from £3,850 per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.
Do participants receive a certificate?
Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.
Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?
Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.
Course information last updated 14 November 2026.
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