How To Deliver A Recruitment & Selection Training Course Without Starting From Scratch.
If youโve ever been asked to deliver recruitment training, you know the struggle:
Where do you start? How do you pull everything together fast enough? And how do you make sure itโs not just another โtick-the-boxโ session โ but a workshop that really helps managers hire smarter?
You donโt need to reinvent the wheel.
Thatโs exactly why we created this ready-to-deliver Recruitment & Selection Training Workshop Pack โ so you can step into the room (or onto Zoom) with confidence, backed by proven content thatโs already helped managers attract, assess, and select top talent effectively.
Instead of spending weeks pulling slides, guides, and exercises together, youโll have everything you need โ professionally designed, fully editable, and ready to go today.
What This Workshop Covers (And Why It Matters).
This isnโt surface-level training. Participants will walk away with skills they can use immediately, including:
- How to master the recruitment process from job analysis through to confident hiring offers.
- Practical tools to source candidates, run structured interviews, and apply psychometric testing.
- Awareness of common hiring biases โ and how to overcome them.
- Metrics and measures to evaluate and continuously improve recruitment effectiveness.
Itโs about giving managers the confidence and capability to make smarter hiring decisions โ decisions that save time, reduce risk, and build stronger teams.
Why Trainers Love This Workshop Pack
Instant, Professional-Grade Content
Youโll get everything: a polished slide deck, participant workbook, and real-world training tools. Even if youโve never run this type of workshop before, youโll look (and feel) like a pro.
Fully Customizable
Add your branding, tweak the examples, or adjust the activities to match your organizationโs culture and industry.
Engaging & Interactive
No more glazed-over eyes. The pack includes energizers, icebreakers, and activities that keep participants motivated and actively learning.
Comprehensive Support
Youโll have guides, custom forms, and ready-to-use action plans โ plus bonus resources to help you facilitate with confidence.
A Smarter Investment
Skip the high costs of hiring consultants or building training from scratch. With Oak Innovation, you get a complete, editable resource that pays for itself in time saved.
The Outcomes Managers Achieve.
This recruitment training workshop is ideal for managers who play an active role in hiring โ from HR teams and senior leaders to line managers who need to recruit effectively as part of their role.
By the end of the workshop, your participants will be able to:
- Confidently run the recruitment process from start to finish.
- Identify and avoid costly hiring biases.
- Conduct effective interviews that reveal true potential.
- Apply psychometric testing and reference checks correctly.
- Use metrics to continuously improve recruitment outcomes.
Trusted By Leading Brands.
Organizations worldwide trust Oak Innovationโs workshop packs because theyโre easy to use, highly adaptable, and proven to make an impact. Trainers love how quickly they can deliver professional workshops โ and managers love how practical and relevant the learning feels.
If youโre ready to stop piecing training together from scratch โ and instead deliver a workshop thatโs engaging, practical, and results-driven โ this Recruitment & Selection Workshop Pack is for you.
Download it today and walk into your next training confident, prepared, and ready to help managers hire smarter.
Learning Objectives.
Your participants will:
- Understand the importance of recruitment training for managers.
- Explore the outcomes of a selection decision.
- Understand the main biases that can occur during the selection process.
- Examine an effective recruitment process.
- Understand different types of interview questions.
- Understand the applications of psychometric testing within the recruitment process.
- Explore how to measure the recruitment process.
Topics Covered.
1. Introduction
- Six biases during selection.
- Expectancy.
- Primacy.
- Information seeking.
- Contrast or quota.
- Horns/Halo effects.
- Stereotyping.
2. The Four Outcomes Of The Selection Decision โจThe possible outcomes of a selection decision.
- Accept good performers.
- Reject poor performers.
- Accept poor performers.
- Reject good performers.
3. The Three Main Functions Of The Recruitment And Selection Process โจThis section discusses.
- The function of a recruitment and selection process.
- The primary purpose of a recruitment and selection process.
- Deterring unsuitable candidates from applying.
- Creating a positive image of the organization.
4. A Simple Eight-Step Recruitment Process
- Job analysis.
- How to source candidates.
- The recruitment interview.
- Different types of interview questions.
- Identifying skills.
- Psychometric testing.
- Reference checking.
- Making an offer.
5. The Advantages And Disadvantages Of A Recruitment Interview โจAdvantages
- Quick and relatively easy to perform.
- Perceived by the candidate as a natural part of the recruitment process.
- Allows the organization to get to know a candidate.
- Enable the candidate to find out more about the organization.
Disadvantages
- Open to errors.
- Challenging for the interviewer to discriminate between relevant and irrelevant information.
- Different conclusions are dependent on the type of interview conducted.
- Early impressions can negatively and inappropriately influence the interviewerโs judgment.
6. The Three Main Functions Of The Recruitment Interview
- The role of mutual preview.
- Assessment.
- The role of negotiation.
7. The Six Main Interview Questions โจThe main types of questions that can be used in interviews.
- Direct or closed.
- Leading.
- Topic-changing.
- Probing and developing.
- Open-ended.
- Reflecting.
8. How To Measure Recruitment And Selection
- Hit rate.
- Hire ratio.
- Quality of hire.
- Interview time.
- Source cost-per-hire ratios.
- Interviewing cost.
- Recruiter effectiveness.
- Source cost per hire per interview.
Hereโs Everything Inside:
We know leading a workshop can feel like a lot โ preparing materials, engaging your group, and making sure the learning actually sticks.
Thatโs why weโve designed resources that take the pressure off you and help your participants get the most out of every session.
#1 Instructor Manuals
Step in with confidence using detailed manuals that guide you through every session with ease.
#2 Editable Slide Decks
Save hours with 88 fully-prepared, professional slides designed to keep your sessions engaging.
#3 Unlimited WorkbooksโจShare as many 57-page, participant-friendly workbooks as you want โ ready to use and easy to distribute.
#4 Insider Teaching Guides
Get pro tips and proven strategies to make your sessions memorable and impactful.
#5 Interactive Exercises & Games
Keep energy high with activities that boost participation and help learning stick.
#6 Curated Reading Lists
Give learners a clear path for continued growth with carefully selected resources.
#7 Ice Breakers That Work
Start strong and build connection fast with tried-and-true ice breakers.
#8 Course Tests & Evaluation Tools
Track real progress with ready-to-use assessments and tools for continuous improvement.
#9 Action Plan Templates
Help learners apply what theyโve learned with ready-made templates for long-term success.
In short, we make it easier for you to show up prepared, keep learners engaged, and know your training is making an impact.
Who This Is For.
Internal Trainers, L&D Professionals & Consultants
You need workshops that make an impact โ but donโt have days to spend building content. This pack gives you everything to deliver professional, polished sessions right away.
People Managers, Team Leads & Coaches
You want your teams to think smarter, solve problems faster, and collaborate better. These ready-to-use materials help you upskill people without adding more to your plate.
HR Professionals & Learning Strategists
Youโre under pressure to close skills gaps and prepare employees for the future of work. This training provides a proven, scalable way to build problem-solving capabilities across your organization.
Training Entrepreneurs
Youโre looking for turnkey solutions you can deliver directly โ or customize as part of your business. This pack saves you time while expanding your offering.
Why It Works.
Built For Real-World Learning
Participants donโt just sit and listen โ they apply tools to practical, scenario-based activities that stick.
Adaptable To Any Format
Whether youโre running a one-day intensive, a series of short online sessions, or blending both, the materials flex to fit your delivery style.
Scalable And Cost-Effective
Pay once, use forever. The pack cuts down preparation time and reduces workshop costs long-term.
Backed By Experience
Developed with over 30 years of L&D expertise, every page is designed to work in real learning environments โ not just on paper.
Trusted By World-Class Brands.
Used by organizations like Apple, Cadbury, Citi, Disney, Microsoft, IBM, Harvard, HSBC, and more โ Oak Innovation’s workshop packs deliver quality, relevance, and professional polish.
โYou will receive a Word document, PDF, PowerPoint, and comprehensive participant manual; your satisfaction or money back will be guaranteed.โ International Association Of Teamwork Facilitators
โFor a once-off cost per training pack, youโve saved coaches countless hours of program development timeโฆ your spirit of generosity is greatly appreciated.โ Sylva K. Leduc, Executive Coach
Equip Your Teams Today.
Invest in Oak Innovationโs Recruitment Training for Managers Workshop Pack and empower your team to make smarter, more effective hiring decisions.
With our easy-to-use, customizable materials, you can enhance your recruitment strategy and build stronger, more cohesive teams.
Note: This is a digital product; no physical items will be shipped. Upon purchase, you will receive immediate access to the workshop materials.