Effective Interviewing Skills and Recruitment Strategies

“Learn the systematic approach to obtain the talent you desired”
by Cyril Pagadala

Date & Venue
16th - 17th Dec 2009,The Legend Hotel,Kuala Lumpur

Dear friend,

Employing the right employee is every manager's dream. But many a time we end up getting the 'not right' employee. The big question is why?

The problem could lie in any or all of the various stages of identifying the duties and competencies, the advertising of the vacancy, the preparation for the interview, the actual interview itself or even the final decision in selection.

What is this workshop all about?

This workshop is designed to moves systematically from the various stages to the making of the all important decision to hire the most appropriate candidate. The various practical problems are addressed at every stage.

The 6 Important Lessons you will learn during this 2 day workshop

Lesson 1: The Vacant Position

  • Duties and responsibilities
  • The competent person
  • Key words for descriptions

Lesson 2: Writing Self-Selecting Job Advertisements

  • Factors to consider
  • Media
  • Methods of advertising

Lesson 3: The Pre-Interview Stage

  • Studying the CV
  • Covering letter
  • Application form
  • Role of preliminary interviews
  • Planning the interview
  • Preparing structured and non-structured Questions

Lesson 4: The Interview Stage

  • Common interview problems
  • Who are the interviewers?
  • The 8 Types of golden interview questions
  • Areas for interview
  • Starting the interview
  • Use of interview evaluation form
  • Ending the interview
  • Answering questions
  • Public relations in interviews
  • The different role of HR and Non-HR interviewers
Lesson 5: Effective Listening

  • Listening to what is being said
  • The reflective responses
  • Feeling the facts
  • Dealing with silence
  • Maintaining a positive attitude

Lesson 6: Post-interview Decision Stage

  • The winning candidate's profile
  • Matching interviewee profile with desired profile
  • Making the decision
  • The different roles of HR and Non-HR Executives in selecting the right candidate

Why this workshop?

You will learn the 8 essentials skills that will enable you to execute your recruitment plan smoothly and obtain the talent you desired

You will learn how to:

  • Identify and write effective job duties and competences.
  • Write self-selecting job advertisements.
  • Analyze CVs and application forms for greater understanding of the candidate.
  • Demonstrate the necessary personal skills to conduct interviews effectively.
  • Design appropriate questions for interviews.
  • Be aware of the strengths and weaknesses of interviews as a selection process.
  • Use basic procedures and protocol before, during and after interview.
  • Use the appropriate criteria and select suitable employees.

Course Leader

Cyril Pagadala has vast real work experience, in local and multinational companies, of more than 18 years in the field of Human Resources Management, Administration and Operations in various industries: banking, manufacturing, hospitality, tourism, and publications. He last held the position of Director of Administration and Human Resources. He is now a lecturer and corporate trainer.

He has a BA (English) and MA (Human Resource Management). In his work experience he has gone through the whole gamut of HRM including: setting up the HR Department A-Z with appropriate systems, designing policies and procedures, handling misconduct, taking disciplinary action, conducting the domestic inquiry, handling grievances, carrying out negotiations with trade unions and collective agreements, administration of the Employment Act 1955 and Regulations, Company Policies, etc; at all levels

Cyril Pagadala is a PSMB Certified Trainer for Corporate Programmes (PSMB/ TTT 0217) and a PSMB Approved Trainer in English and Business Communication for the PSMB Graduate Training Scheme; He trains and facilitates programmes in Human Resource Management, Employment Laws, Managerial Skills, Customer Relations, Soft Skills, English and Business Communication.

What others have to say after they have attended Cyril workshop

“This course will help me a lot in my job”
Ahmad Fikri b. Ahmad, Perwaja Steel Sdn Bhd

“This workshop is good for new staff who appointed at staffing department”
Yong Voon Phin, Sony EMCS (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd

“This program really help me in understanding my job clearly and able to apply this knowledge in my job”
Abdul Aziz bin Omar, Ethylene Malaysia Sdn Bhd

“Keep up the good job”
Siti Faezah binti Isa, Suruhanjaya Tenaga

“Good course and exposure on DI”
Noraita Amnor, Suruhanjaya Tenaga

Who Should Attend

HR / Non-HR Managers, Executives, Supervisors, Assistants and anyone who have employees under their care.

Workshop Size

Registration is strictly to the first 25 people. This cannot be altered. If the past is any indication of the future, spaces fill up very quickly. If you are interested in attending, call us now or download the registration form here and fax it back to us at ++6 03 40235716.

HRDF Claimable

This workshop is claimable under the HRDF SBL Scheme. Checks with your department to make sure you are eligible.

Tax Deductibility

In all likelihood this seminar is tax deductible. Check with your accountant to be sure.

Workshop Investment $$

RM 1190.00 per delegates. This includes all workshop materials. Lunch will be provided.

Early Bird Offer!!

If you register yourself EARLY, you will enjoy a discount of 5%. For more information, please refer to the registration form here.

Group Discount!!!

If you register in group of 3 persons or more, you will enjoy additional 5% discount, and if your group are 5 persons or more, you will get a much greater discount of 7%, and 10% discount shall be entitled for group of 8 persons or more. So get your friend or colleagues to register with you!

100% Satisfaction Guaranteed

We understand that some of you don't know us. That is why we make this workshop a 100% satisfaction guaranteed. If for any reason whatsoever you don't feel like you have received more than your money worth by lunch break, simply hand in your materials for a complete 100% refund. No weasel clauses, no hassles, no questions asked. We won't lie, as rarely we have to make refund to our participants; however it is our integrity which makes our business successful.

If you like what you have gone through so far, you may register yourself by downloading the full brochure here, and fax the registration form back to us at ++6 03 40235716. And if you happen to have some friends or colleagues who are looking to improve their recruitment process and interviewing skills, please forward this link to them.

Yours Sincerely,
HRMRoundtable.com
Tel: ++6 03 40216000
Fax: ++6 03 40235716
Email: hrmr@hrmroundtable.com

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