Course objectives

To provide delegates with the skills to follow the headhunting process, from initial research through to placing a candidate. 


Content

The importance of planning and preparation 

Researching possible candidates 

Approaching possible candidates – cold calling 

Interviewing and matching 

Gaining rapport and trust from candidates 

Working to the job specification and person specification 

Researching client organisations 

Approaching possible clients – cold calling 

Presenting the candidate – verbal marketing 

Obtaining commitment from the client 

The vacancy details 

Recruitment timeline 

Controlling the process – interview to post-placement 

Counter offers 

Consultative selling 

 

In this workshop participants will be involved in exercises and role-plays and will receive a high level of feedback. 


Duration

Two to four days, delivered in half or whole days depending on delegates’ current skill level in recruitment and/or sales. 

 

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