Ready to stop guessing and start hiring with confidence? Our practical half-day live online recruitment skills workshop gives you the tools, structure and interviewing skills to consistently pick the right person — and make the whole process feel professional, fair and on-brand.
This course will be offered publicly in 2026. If you would like us to run it at your workplace in 2025, contact us for a quote.
What this recruitment skills course is all about
This is a focused, interactive half-day live online workshop designed for people who are hiring now (or will be soon). It’s highly practical: ideally you’ll work on a real role you’re recruiting for, learn structured techniques you can use the next day, and leave with interview questions, selection tools and a fair process that reduces bias and improves candidate experience.
Why recruitment skills matter
Hiring isn’t just filling a vacancy — it’s one of the most important investments your organisation makes. Getting it right pays off; getting it wrong is costly.
- Right hire, first time — reduce turnover, onboarding time and close productivity gaps by choosing the right person for the role for your company culture.
- Avoid expensive mistakes — poor hires damage team morale, customer service, productivity and the bottom line. A structured approach reduces the risk of your new hire not working out.
- Ensure your time is well spent – recruitment is a timely exercise, and you don’t want to be repeating the whole process a few months after doing it. Spending time on the planning up front can reduce your time spent overall, especially when it comes to onboarding.
- Exceptional candidate experience — candidates talk. A respectful, organised process protects your employment brand and helps you attract talent in the future.
- Your employer brand is on show — every touchpoint (job ad, interview, feedback) says something about your organisation. Make it say “professional and fair.”
- You’re selling yourself — recruitment is a two-way street. While you assess candidates, you’re also representing the role and the organisation — and you want the best candidates to accept your offer.
- Fairness and inclusion — skilled processes reduce bias and create equal opportunities for neurodivergent and diverse candidates, widening your talent pool.
What you’ll gain from our recruitment skills training
- Think before you hire
Learn to apply critical thinking to explore alternatives to hiring (redeploying, upskilling, contractors, reworking the role) so you only recruit when it’s truly the best solution. - Write an accurate, useful position description
Create a clear, realistic job description that attracts the right applicants and sets fair performance expectations from day one. - Define required knowledge, skills, experience and competencies
Break a role into observable, testable elements so you can assess candidates against what really matters. - Use Bloom’s taxonomy for skill depth
Use Bloom’s taxonomy to specify whether you need someone to know something, apply it, analyse it, or create with it — and write your position description, design interview questions and select selection tools accordingly. - Design interview questions that reveal capability
Build behavioural and competency questions that uncover real evidence of past performance and future potential. - Structure professional interviews
Learn an interview flow that feels organised and respectful, puts candidates at ease, and lets you compare people fairly. - Master interviewing techniques
Use probing follow-ups, situational prompts, strategic questions and active listening to separate polish from genuine competence; and really dig into your candidates experience, knowledge and attitudes. - Spot and reduce bias
Identify common recruitment biases and put in place simple checks, rubrics and structures to minimise their impact. - Design inclusive processes for neurodivergent candidates
Adjust questions, timing, assessment formats and communication so neurodivergent candidates have an equitable chance to show their strengths. - Choose the right selection tools
Evaluate assessments, reference checks and psychometric tools so you use evidence-based methods that are appropriate for the role. - Give professional post-interview feedback
Learn how to provide constructive, dignity-preserving feedback to unsuccessful candidates — keeping doors open and protecting your brand.
Who should attend
This recruitment skills course is ideal for:
- People managers and team leaders who recruit regularly or are recruiting for the first time.
- HR generalists who want practical interviewing and selection techniques.
- Small business owners and hiring managers who need a fast, effective recruiting toolkit.
- Anyone involved in shortlisting, interviewing or making hiring decisions.
You’ll get the most from the session if you have a real role you’re looking to fill — bring your position description or role brief and we’ll workshop it live.
Course format and practical info
- Format: Live online classroom (interactive; breakout practice and group discussion).
- Length: Half a day (approx.-4.5-5 hours including short breaks).
- Preparation: Bring a role you’re hiring for (position description or draft) for hands-on work.
- Group size: Practical-sized cohorts for discussion and practice (exact numbers depend on delivery; ask us for current availability).
- Resources: Templates (job description, interview scorecard template, and a recruitment skills workbook packed with guidance.
- Accessibility: We build inclusive practices into the course and cover how to design processes that support neurodivergent candidates.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the workshop?
It’s a half-day live online session (roughly 4.5-5 hours), with focused activities and templates to take away.
Is this suitable for someone who’s never recruited before?
Absolutely. We cover the recruitment skills fundamentals in a practical way and guide you through every step — from deciding whether to hire to giving feedback to unsuccessful candidates.
I’m doing other team leader training, should I still do this recruitment skills course?
Absolutely! We don’t teach recruitment skills in the team leader program, so this workshop complements that course nicely.
Do I need to prepare anything beforehand?
To get the most out of this recruitment skills course, bring a role you’re hiring for (a draft position description or role brief). If you don’t have one, you can still participate and use the template we provide.
Will I get templates or materials?
Yes. All attendees receive a comprehensive recruitment skills guidance pack to use after the session.
Do you cover legal compliance or employment law?
We cover fair and non-discriminatory selection practice and how to avoid common legal pitfalls, but this recruitment skills course is skills-focused rather than a replacement for formal legal advice. If you need in-depth legal guidance, we can recommend a follow-up session or specialist workshop.
Can the course be tailored for my organisation?
Yes. We offer tailored in-house delivery options where examples, competencies and scenarios are customised to your sector and roles. Contact us with your recruitment skills requirements.
How do you help reduce bias in the hiring process?
Avoiding bias is a critical leadership skill as well as a recruitment skill. We teach practical bias-checks, structured scoring rubrics, panel interviewing techniques and inclusive question design — plus adjustments to support neurodivergent candidates.
Will I be able to practice interviewing in the session?
No, we know that people are usually uncomfortable role-playing in training. We offer anyone who has been on our training, a reduced hourly rate for any follow-up support, which may include interview practice.
Is the session recorded?
Typically the sessions are not recorded to protect candidate and participant privacy. If you need a recorded option for an in-house delivery, talk to us about arrangements.
What technology do I need?
A stable internet connection, a webcam and microphone so that you can participate fully. We use a standard video conferencing platform — details provided on booking.
Will I get a certificate or CPD hours?
Participants receive a completion note and the practical materials. If you require a CPD statement to confirm you’ve done recruitment skills training, we can provide a record of learning hours on request.
What happens after the course?
You’ll leave with usable job descriptions, an interview scorecard, example questions and a clear process to run professional, fair interviews. We also offer follow-up coaching and bespoke support if you want help implementing the process
How many people can attend from one organisation?
We recommend small cohorts for hands-on practice, but we can also run in-house sessions for larger groups. Contact us for tailored group pricing and logistics.
How do I book this recruitment skills course?
For single enrolments, book through our booking site (for 2026). For 2025 bookings, for groups, or to spread payments out with direct debits, contact us.
