Workshop Objectives

Research has consistently demonstrated that when clear goals are associated with learning, it occurs more easily and rapidly. With that in mind, let’s review our goals for today. At the end of this workshop, you should be able to:

  • Know how to present the current open position

  • Develop a workable hiring strategy

  • Know how to determine which candidates to interview

  • Steps and techniques to use in an interview

  • Welcome newly hired employees

  • Find potential candidates for the position

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Module One: Getting Started

    • Getting Started
    • Workshop Objectives
  • 2

    Module Two: Defining and Knowing the Position

    • Defining and Knowing the Position
    • Know the Position
    • Needs Analysis
    • Job Analysis
    • Task Analysis
    • Case Study
    • Module Two: Review Questions
  • 3

    Module Three: Hiring Strategy

    • Hiring Strategy
    • Company Information
    • Salary Range
    • Top Performers
    • Be Prepared
    • Case Study
    • Module Three: Review Questions
  • 4

    Module Four: Lure in Great Candidates

    • Lure in Great Candidates
    • Advertise Where Candidates Visit
    • Develop Corporate Citizenship
    • Treat Your Candidates Well
    • Look at the Competition
    • Case Study
    • Module Four: Review Questions
  • 5

    Module Five: Filtering Applicants to Interview

    • Filtering Applicants to Interview
    • Put Lots of Weight on Cover Letters
    • Grading Resumes
    • Internet Search
    • Initial Phone Interview
    • Case Study
    • Module Five: Review Questions
  • 6

    Module Six: The Interview (I)

    • The Interview (I)
    • Introduce Everyone
    • Use a Panel
    • Match the Interview to the Job
    • Types of Questions
    • Case Study
    • Module Six: Review Questions
  • 7

    Module Seven: The Interview (II)

    • The Interview (II)
    • Tell Me About My Company
    • Distractions
    • Interview More Than Once
    • Wrap Up
    • Case Study
    • Module Seven: Review Questions
  • 8

    Module Eight: Selection Process (I)

    • Selection Process (I)
    • Testing
    • Look for Passion and Enthusiasm
    • Background Checks
    • Trust Your Instincts
    • Case Study
    • Module Eight: Review Questions
  • 9

    Module Nine: Selection Process (II)

    • Selection Process (II)
    • Education Level vs. Experience
    • Have a Consensus
    • Keep Non-Hires on File
    • Checking References
    • Case Study
    • Module Nine: Review Questions
  • 10

    Module Ten: Making an Offer

    • Making an Offer
    • Do it Quickly
    • Employment Details
    • Notify Rejected Candidates
    • Be Creative
    • Case Study
    • Module Ten: Review Questions
  • 11

    Module Eleven: Onboarding

    • Onboarding
    • Training and Orientation
    • Mentoring
    • 30-60-90 Day Reviews
    • Make Them Feel Welcome
    • Case Study
    • Module Eleven: Review Questions
  • 12

    Module Twelve: Wrapping Up

    • Wrapping Up
    • Words from the Wise
    • Quick Reference Sheet - Hiring Strategies

Investment

Investing in yourself is one of the best return on investments you can have.