Fundamentals of Recruiting and Shortlisting

Why Attend

Attracting and selecting the right talent is one of the most critical drivers of organizational success. Ineffective recruiting and poor shortlisting decisions can lead to increased turnover, higher costs, and reduced team performance.

Recruitment today goes beyond posting job ads—it requires a structured, data-informed approach to sourcing, screening, and selecting candidates who align with both role requirements and organizational culture.

This course is designed to provide practical, hands-on knowledge of the recruitment process, with a strong focus on effective candidate sourcing, CV screening, and shortlisting techniques. Participants will learn how to identify the best candidates efficiently while maintaining fairness, consistency, and quality in hiring decisions.

Course Methodology

This programme is delivered through a practical and interactive approach:

• Real-world recruitment scenarios and case studies
• Hands-on CV screening and shortlisting exercises
• Group discussions and role-playing activities
• Interview preparation and evaluation simulations
• Practical tools and templates for recruitment processes

Course Objectives

By the end of this programme, participants will be able to:

• Understand the end-to-end recruitment process
• Define job requirements and candidate profiles
• Apply effective sourcing strategies
• Screen CVs and shortlist candidates efficiently
• Use structured criteria for candidate evaluation
• Reduce bias in recruitment decisions
• Improve the quality and speed of hiring

Target Audience

This course is suitable for:

• HR Officers and Recruiters
• Talent Acquisition Specialists
• Hiring Managers and Team Leaders
• HR Coordinators and Administrators
• Professionals involved in recruitment and selection
• Anyone responsible for hiring decisions

Target Competencies

Participants will develop competencies in:

• Recruitment planning and sourcing strategies
• CV screening and candidate evaluation
• Shortlisting techniques and decision-making
• Job analysis and role profiling
• Structured hiring processes
• Bias awareness and fair selection practices
• Communication and candidate engagement