Advanced Recruitment, Psychometric Analysis and Assessment Workshop

5 Day Training

Dates:24 – 28 March 2025

Locations: Grayston Ridge Office Park, Sandton

Platform: Available In-Class / Online

Price: Available on request

Course Introduction

This Advanced Recruitment, Psychometric Analysis and Assessment Workshop will cover all the critical areas regarding tools and techniques employed in that process. Delegates will acquire and develop the essential skills that will enhance their competence and at the same time improve the entire Recruitment process that relates to delivering high end service to the organisation. Psychometric Analysis can play a significant part in the decision-making process if used correctly and carefully. Here we will take time to understand the impact of this particular method of assessing a candidate’s personality and general ability against the demands of the role.

This Advanced Recruitment, Psychometric Analysis and Assessment Workshop has been developed to address the issue of ensuring organisations have in place a ‘robust’ and reliable Recruitment & Assessment Process. Protagonists will champion a particular approach or process, which may, or may not be right for every organisation. On reflection, the recruitment process can appear to be too arduous and time consuming, however in the marketplace today it is imperative for both the recruiting organisation and the candidate that the right outcome is achieved for both parties.

Prospen Africa’s Advanced Recruitment, Psychometric Analysis and Assessment Workshop course is designed to examine every element of the recruitment process in detail from how the initial contact(s) are made to finally appointing the chosen candidate. This will enable delegates to make their own minds up as to “what is right process for their organization”, to deliver the best results for them currently and in the future. Additionally, this course addresses the importance of having the appropriate resources available and how to achieve this to increase the probability of success.

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this Advanced Recruitment, Psychometric Analysis and Assessment Workshop, participants will be able to:

Examine the total process of Advanced Recruitment, Psychometric Analysis and Assessment techniques
Discuss at every stage potential outcomes and consequences when employing a variety of instruments /tools and techniques
Create a methodology to be well placed to successfully differentiate between the good and excellent candidate consistently
Explore the use of Psychometric Analysis, both Personality and General Ability instruments along with the benefits, challenges, and guidelines
The benefits of adopting an assessment-based process
Examine the benefits of object, rather than subjective data in the decision-making process
Develop sound reasoning for adopting certain approaches when considering multiple role
recruitment campaigns.

Who should attend?

The Advanced Recruitment, Psychometric Analysis & Assessment training course will be of great value for a wide range of professionals engaged in this activity for their respective organisations, especially.

Recruitment Officers / Consultants
Recruiting Managers, (the line manager responsible for the new recruit(s)
HR Managers / Team Leaders and Officers
Professional Recruiters newly engaged in this activity
Members of staff who are involved in the administration process
Coordinators who are responsible for the management of all the resources during the recruitment process
Professionals who act as a point of contact with Recruitment Agencies

Training Methodology

Our diverse instructional approaches ensure effective learning:

– Lectures & Presentations: Engage with expert-driven, stimulating content.
– Course Material: Access well-crafted supporting resources.
– Group Work: Collaborate on discussions and case studies for practical insights.
– Workshops & Role-Play: Participate in immersive, scenario-based activities.
– Practical Application: Focus on applying theoretical knowledge in real situations.
– Post-Training Support: Receive extensive support after training for skill implementation.

Training Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Recruitment Tools & Techniques

Programme Objectives, expectations
Understanding the Recruit, you are Looking for, the key Attributes
Creating the Person Specification
Considering and Selecting the Potential Tools and Techniques to use for a given situation
Constructing the Recruitment and Decision-Making Process
Review of day one

Module 2: Interview Techniques and links to the Decision-Making Process

Types of Interviews; Strengths and Weaknesses
Common Assumptions and Mistakes
Interviewing in Practice
Examining the Data to make Informed Decisions
How to Remove Bias and Ensure Fairness

Module 3: Selecting the Appropriate Level & Content of Psychometric Analysis

Differentiation between General Ability and Personality Profile Tests
Examination and discussion on the Commonly used Instruments – (Motivation Questionnaire,

Graduate & Management Assessment Series)