Who can attend this course?

Anyone involved in hiring or interested in improving recruitment skills. No prior experience required.

You’ll gain practical skills to plan campaigns, assess candidates, conduct structured interviews, and select the right talent.

Will I get a certificate?

Yes. Participants receive a Course Completion Certificate and earn 8 credits upon finishing the 1-day session.

Who will benefit most from this training?

Hiring managers, team leaders, HR professionals, and anyone responsible for recruiting employees in an organization.

What is the duration of the program?

The course is designed as a 1 day training session.

Are real-world exercises included?

Absolutely. The course is interactive with activities and exercises, including interviews, assessments, and role-plays.

Does the course cover legal compliance?

Absolutely. The course is interactive with activities and exercises, including interviews, assessments, and role-plays.

Wednesday, October 22

Talent Acquisition Essentials: 1 Day Workshop – San Diego, CA | 22 October

By Mangates

Master recruitment skills in 1 day: attract top talent, conduct effective interviews, and make confident, compliant hiring decisions.

Date and time

Location

Regus CA, San Diego - 770 First Avenue

770 First Avenue Suite 250 Ph No +1 469 666 9332 San Diego, CA 92101

Agenda

Module 1: Aims of a Recruitment Campaign

• Define campaign goals and desired outcomes. • Identify the best candidate efficiently.

Module 2: Recruitment as a Manager’s Responsibility

• Understand challenges and benefits of being a hiring manager. • Learn to overcome common issues and fears.

Module 3: Law and Best Practice

• Overview of equality legislation and recruitment laws. • Ensure fair, robust, and compliant hiring. • Maintain evidence at each stage to demonstrate compliance.

Module 4: Defining the Role

• Create accurate Job Descriptions and Person Specifications. • Integrate organizational values into the role.

Module 5: History and Approaches to Interviewing

• Review evolution of recruitment practices. • Explore competency-based, value-based, and “right-fit” interviewing. • Identify benefits and pitfalls of each method.

Module 6: Making Improvements Without Increasing Workload

• Streamline recruitment processes. • Include value-related behaviors in person specifications. • Improve candidate selection outcomes efficiently.

Module 7: Advertising – Attracting Candidates

• Create targeted and compelling job advertisements. • Sell the role and organization effectively.

Module 8: Assessment and Selection

• Identify suitable assessment methods for different roles. • Ensure a fair and consistent selection process.

Module 9: Telephone Interviews

• Learn when and how to conduct telephone interviews. • Use templates to structure interviews effectively.

Module 10: The Interview Process & WASP Technique

• Prepare and structure interviews with the WASP method. • Cover Work history, Achievements, Skills, and Potential. • Ensure interviews are consistent and focused on the role.

Module 11: Interview Questions

• Craft general, structured, behavioral, and situational questions. • Explore effective questioning techniques in practice.

Module 12: Selling the Opportunity & Closing

• Present the role and organization positively. • Ask closing questions to confirm key details. • Leave candidates with a clear understanding of the opportunity.

Module 13: Capturing Evidence & Evaluating Candidates

• Record interview data systematically. • Assess candidate suitability objectively.

Good to know

Highlights

8 hours
ages 18+
In person
Paid parking

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

Business • Career

Delivery Mode: Classroom (In-Person)

Language: English

Credits: 8 PDUs / Training Hours

Certification: Course Completion Certificate

Refreshments: Lunch, snacks, and beverages will be provided during the session to keep you energized and focused.

Course Overview:

This interactive 1-day workshop equips hiring managers and professionals with the skills needed to run an effective, fair, and compliant recruitment process. Participants will learn how to attract top talent, assess candidates rigorously, and make confident hiring decisions — all while adhering to legislation and best practices.

Recruitment is critical to organizational success, and this course ensures managers can deliver robust recruitment campaigns, create positive candidate experiences, and hire the right people for the right roles.

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this workshop, you will be able to:

Plan and execute recruitment campaigns that are fair, effective, and fit for purpose.
Apply legislation and best practices to avoid bias and ensure compliance.
Define roles accurately through job descriptions and person specifications.
Conduct structured interviews using techniques like the WASP method.
Improve behavioral and situational questioning skills.
Attract, assess, and select candidates confidently while promoting the organization.

Certification:

Upon completing the training, participants will receive a Course Completion Certificate from Mangates.

Who Should Attend:

Anyone interested in enhancing their recruitment skills, from hiring managers to HR professionals.

📧 Contact us today to schedule a customized in-house session:

corporate@mangates.com

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