SOAS, University of London (The School of Oriental and African Studies)

Recruitment and Selection: Part 1

PLEASE NOTE: This training will usually run each term and has been divided into 2 sessions. Participants can attend 1 or both parts each time the programme runs, and can complete the training in different terms. However, it is necessary to attend session 1 before session 2.

It was recommended by Equality Committee and agreed by the Executive Board (December 2006) that this training become mandatory for those sitting on recruitment panels.

Rationale

Getting the right people into post is essential for the institution, and getting this wrong can be costly in terms of productivity, and may lead to legal proceedings. For this reason the following courses to support the development of best practice in recruitment and selection have been devised to ensure that the recruitment process is carried out correctly and that discrimination does not take place.

Objectives of the courses

To support and publicise the revised Recruitment Policy, and the revised Recruitment and Selection documentation

• To ensure that those involved in R&S are aware of relevant Employment Law so that that they do not contravene legislation
• To ensure that those involved in R&S are aware of relevant equality and diversity legislation and how this should inform practice at all stages of the R&S process
• To brief Chairs of panel on the specific duties and responsibilities specific to that role
• To develop the specific skills and techniques related to interviewing
• To develop the specific skills related to preparing the documentation relating to R&S

The training is divided into two separate sessions which build on each other. It is therefore necessary to have attended session (1) before session (2).

Recruitment and Selection (1) Briefing: Legislation & Good Practice

Recruitment and Selection (2): Preparing & holding the Interview

Time: 09.30 to 16.45       Date: To be confirmed
Workshop Leader: Alison Cumpsty, Alison Cumpsty Consultancy

NB Participants must have previously attended Recruitment and Selection (Part 1) in order to attend.

This session looks at the skills needed to put the principles outlined in Recruitment and Selection (1) into practice in relation to preparing for the interview. This will include building an enhanced awareness of recruitment best practice in terms of written documentation and record keeping, from internal procedures for advertising the post, writing the job specifications, job description, job advert through to making the necessary preparations for holding the interview and selecting the best candidate. There will be an opportunity to conduct an interview in this session.

To book you can apply for this course in one of two ways:

1. Online using the Staff Development Online Booking Form
2. By downloading a request form from the link on the right