BECOMING A RECRUITMENT CONSULTANT

1 Day Online Course Outline, Course Objectives, and Scheme of Work: Becoming a Recruitment Consultant: A Beginner’s Introduction

Course Title:

Becoming a Recruitment Consultant: A Beginner’s Introduction

Course Duration:

1 Day (6-8 hours, delivered online)

Target Audience:

Individuals looking to enter the recruitment industry or those in entry-level HR roles seeking to transition into recruitment.

Course Objectives:

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

1. Understand the role and responsibilities of a recruitment consultant.
2. Learn about the end-to-end recruitment process, from sourcing to placement.
3. Develop effective strategies for sourcing candidates through various channels.
4. Understand how to manage relationships with both clients and candidates.
5. Gain insights into legal and compliance requirements in recruitment.
6. Learn how to use tools like LinkedIn and recruitment software to maximize efficiency.

Course Outline and Scheme of Work

Session 1: Introduction to Recruitment Consulting (1 hour 30 minutes)

• Objectives:

  • Gain a clear understanding of the recruitment industry and the role of a recruitment consultant.
  • Learn about different types of recruitment: In-house, agency, and executive search.

• Topics Covered:

  • Overview of the recruitment industry and key trends.
  • Roles and responsibilities of a recruitment consultant.
  • Different types of recruitment services (permanent, temporary, and contract roles).
  • Recruitment consultant career paths and skills required for success.

• Activities:

  • Group discussion: Participants share what they know about recruitment and why they want to become a consultant.
  • Practical task: Research the recruitment market in a specific sector (e.g., IT, healthcare, or finance).

Break (15 minutes)

Session 2: The Recruitment Process (1 hour 30 minutes)

• Objectives:

  • Understand the key stages of the recruitment process from job brief to placement.
  • Learn how to effectively manage both clients and candidates throughout the process.

• Topics Covered:

  • Job analysis and understanding the client’s requirements.
  • Writing and advertising job descriptions.
  • Screening candidates: CV analysis and interviewing techniques.
  • Managing candidate and client expectations.
  • Job offer negotiation and placement.

• Activities:

  • Role-play: Participants practice conducting a candidate interview.
  • Practical task: Write a job description for a chosen role based on a client brief.

Break (30 minutes)

Session 3: Candidate Sourcing and LinkedIn for Recruitment (1 hour 30 minutes)

• Objectives:

  • Learn how to source candidates through various channels, with a focus on LinkedIn.
  • Understand how to build a candidate pool for both active and passive candidates.

• Topics Covered:

  • Sourcing strategies: Job boards, social media, LinkedIn, and referrals.
  • Using LinkedIn for recruitment: Building your profile, connecting with candidates, and using LinkedIn Recruiter.
  • Active vs. passive candidates: Techniques to engage with both.
  • Building long-term relationships with candidates.

• Activities:

  • Practical task: Create a LinkedIn recruitment profile and start connecting with potential candidates.
  • Group discussion: Share strategies for sourcing difficult-to-find talent.

Break (15 minutes)

Session 4: Client Relationship Management and Business Development (1 hour)

• Objectives:

  • Learn how to build and maintain strong relationships with clients.
  • Understand the importance of business development in recruitment.

• Topics Covered:

  • Client relationship management: Communicating with clients, understanding their needs, and managing expectations.
  • Business development: How to attract new clients and expand your client base.
  • Managing the recruitment lifecycle: Client brief, candidate sourcing, interview scheduling, and feedback.
  • Using CRM systems to manage client and candidate data.

• Activities:

  • Role-play: Participants practice presenting a candidate shortlist to a client.
  • Group discussion: Best practices for client relationship management and overcoming common challenges.

Session 5: Recruitment Law and Compliance (1 hour)

• Objectives:

  • Understand the legal and regulatory requirements in recruitment.
  • Learn about compliance with employment laws, anti-discrimination regulations, and GDPR.

• Topics Covered:

  • Key legal considerations for recruitment consultants.
  • Anti-discrimination laws and fair hiring practices.
  • GDPR compliance: Managing candidate data securely.
  • Consequences of non-compliance and how to avoid common pitfalls.

• Activities:

  • Practical task: Review a candidate’s data and identify compliance issues.
  • Group discussion: Case studies on recruitment law breaches and lessons learned.

Assessment:

• Continuous assessment through role-plays, practical tasks, and group discussions.
• Final task: Participants create a recruitment plan for a hypothetical client, including sourcing strategies, interview processes, and client communication strategies.

Resources:

• Digital handouts on recruitment processes, LinkedIn sourcing tips, and legal compliance.
• Suggested reading: Articles on trends in the recruitment industry and best practices for managing client and candidate relationships.

This 1-day online course equips participants with the foundational knowledge and skills to start a career as a recruitment consultant. The course covers the recruitment process, client and candidate management, sourcing strategies, legal compliance, and the effective use of digital tools like LinkedIn for recruitment.