HR practitioners with recruitment responsibility, line managers who regularly use recruitment consultancies and recruitment consultants wishing to gain an appreciation of the HR perspective on their industry.

HR practitioners rely on a variety of methods to fulfil their recruitment objectives. The role of a recruitment consultant is to act as an extension of the HR function and to deliver service in the most cost-effective and competent manner. Balancing the immediate needs of their clients with the priorities and preferences of candidates, the successful consultant is a multi-tasker, relationshipbuilder, counsellor and negotiator. Given the variety of recruitment consultancies and disparate service delivery, how do you choose the best recruitment partner for your organisation?

This course examines the variety of recruitment services that are available and explores how HR practitioners and recruitment consultants can best work together to achieve their objectives.

By the end of the course you will be able to:

• understand the recruitment industry and legislative requirements 
• recognise the complexities involved in recruitment consultants’ practices
• maximise the relationship between HR managers and recruitment consultants
• enhance the effectiveness of internal and external recruitment processes 
• utilise the techniques of successful recruiters.