The introductory workshop provides a thorough introduction to the Certificate programme, ensuring that students are fully prepared for the course modules and assignments, and able to make the most of all the resources and support available to them. It will also cover general aspects of recruitment and selection.

By the end of the workshop, students will be able to:

• identify the key requirements of the Certificate in terms of the course modules and assessed work
  
• explore the external context, internal business needs and the impact of HR upon organisation success
  
• describe recruitment and selection best practice
  
• apply information systems within the context or recruitment and selection
  
• identify trends and patterns in recruitment and selection processes.

The structure of the workshop is informal. Students will have the opportunity to network with fellow students, raise queries and discuss ways to tackle their personal development plan, assignments and projects.

Day 1

1. Overview of the Certificate requirements

• Online Learner Support Site

2. Overview of recruitment and selection and the business context

• PESTLE and SWOT
• HR planning
• local and national labour markets

Day 2

1. Recruitment and selection in practice

2. The application of information systems within the context of recruitment and selection

3. Trends and patterns in recruitment and selection processes

4. Action planning.

Please Note:
the introductory workshop is only available as part of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development - Certificate in Recruitment and Selectionand Selection