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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…

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  • 15Upcoming dates
  • 6Cities
  • £3,850Fees from
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Strategic Recruitment, Interviewing and Selection
Next classroom session London 16 - 20 Nov 2026 · £4,250 Also available Barcelona 7 - 11 Dec 2026 · £4,250

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

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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 

Schedule

Dates and fees

15 upcoming dates in 6 cities. Fees are per delegate; bring colleagues and every seat is discounted.

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November 2026
16NOV 16 - 20 Nov 2026Mon to Fri · 5 daysNext sessionOur home city
United Kingdom flag LondonUnited Kingdom · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
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December 2026
7DEC 7 - 11 Dec 2026Mon to Fri · 5 days
Spain flag BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
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21DEC 21 - 25 Dec 2026Mon to Fri · 5 days
Netherlands flag AmsterdamNetherlands · Classroom
£4,200per delegate2+ people: £3,360 each
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January 2027
11JAN 11 - 15 Jan 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Spain flag BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
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February 2027
8FEB 8 - 12 Feb 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Germany flag MunichGermany · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
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March 2027
8MAR 8 - 12 Mar 2027Mon to Fri · 5 daysOur home city
United Kingdom flag LondonUnited Kingdom · Classroom
£4,200per delegate2+ people: £3,360 each
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April 2027
12APR 12 - 16 Apr 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Netherlands flag AmsterdamNetherlands · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
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May 2027
10MAY 10 - 14 May 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
France flag ParisFrance · Classroom
£4,500per delegate2+ people: £3,600 each
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June 2027
14JUN 14 - 18 Jun 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Germany flag MunichGermany · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
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July 2027
12JUL 12 - 16 Jul 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Switzerland flag GenevaSwitzerland · Classroom
£5,250per delegate2+ people: £4,200 each
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August 2027
9AUG 9 - 13 Aug 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Spain flag BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
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September 2027
13SEP 13 - 17 Sep 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Netherlands flag AmsterdamNetherlands · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
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October 2027
11OCT 11 - 15 Oct 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Spain flag BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
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November 2027
8NOV 8 - 12 Nov 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Germany flag MunichGermany · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
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December 2027
13DEC 13 - 17 Dec 2027Mon to Fri · 5 daysOur home city
United Kingdom flag LondonUnited Kingdom · Classroom
£4,200per delegate2+ people: £3,360 each
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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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