Course overview
This course provides students with an understanding of the current theory, processes and practices of recruitment and selection in organisations, equipping them with a working knowledge of the recruitment and selection literature and providing opportunities to develop and practice relevant recruitment and selection skills. For many HR generalists, recruitment and selection is a big part of their day-to-day work. For many CEOs, finding the right people is crucial to organisational success. This course is aimed at developing essential knowledge needed for professional practice. In this course, emphasis is placed on understanding the decisions that practitioners need to make when recruiting and selecting so that students can choose the right approach for the situation they are in. Students are assessed through a critical analysis and project.
- Planning the recruitment and selection process
- Designing and undertaking the recruitment process
- Designing and undertaking the selection, decision and placement process
Course learning outcomes
- Design, implement and evaluate recruitment and selection processes that support organisational effectiveness.
- Critically evaluate workforce planning, recruitment and selection strategies to address organisational objectives.
- Conduct job analyses and develop evidence-based job descriptions and person specifications.
- Critically evaluate recruitment and selection approaches in relation to legal, ethical, diversity and technological considerations.
- Communicate recruitment and selection outcomes effectively while demonstrating professional judgement, self-management and problem-solving skills.