Course in Employee Selection Activities, Competency Management, and Professionalism

In today’s dynamic and competitive labor market, organizations must adopt precise and strategic approaches to employee selection to attract top talent and maintain high performance standards. Employee Selection Activities, Competency Management, and Professionalism program, offered by Geneva Business Institute, is designed to provide participants with comprehensive knowledge of recruitment activities and professional standards in workforce planning. The course explores essential aspects of identifying job requirements, evaluating candidates, managing competencies, and fostering professionalism in the workplace. It also focuses on equipping HR professionals and team leaders with effective methods to select and retain qualified personnel aligned with institutional goals.

Target Audience

• HR managers and recruitment officers aiming to improve selection and hiring processes

• Human capital professionals seeking to apply advanced assessment techniques

• Department heads and supervisors responsible for team building and performance

• HR consultants developing internal recruitment and talent frameworks

• Professionals involved in performance evaluation and skill mapping

• Anyone engaged in hiring, evaluating, or developing workforce capabilities

Objectives

• Understand the fundamentals of employee selection and human resources planning

• Master the techniques of identifying job needs and writing effective job descriptions

• Apply behavioral and technical assessment tools for candidate evaluation

• Develop practical approaches to selecting the right talent based on organizational fit

• Link individual competencies to professional performance expectations

• Establish systems that support professional behavior and workforce development

Course Outline

• Foundations of HR Management and Talent Acquisition

  • The role of effective hiring in achieving strategic goals

  • The employee lifecycle and HR’s influence throughout

  • Current challenges in acquiring skilled professionals

  • Aligning recruitment strategies with corporate objectives

• Job Analysis and Defining Role Requirements

  • Methods for analyzing job functions and responsibilities

  • Crafting accurate and comprehensive job descriptions

  • Identifying technical and behavioral skill requirements

  • Designing job structures to support organizational growth

• Attraction Strategies and Crafting Job Announcements

  • Traditional vs. digital channels for talent attraction

  • Writing compelling and targeted job advertisements

  • Screening and organizing applications efficiently

  • Ensuring alignment between branding and recruitment

• Interviewing and Assessment Methods

  • Types of interviews and when to use each format

  • Behavioral and technical questioning techniques

  • Integrating skill tests and practical evaluations

  • Conducting interviews with fairness and structure

• Candidate Selection and Decision-Making

  • Defining objective selection criteria

  • Analyzing data to support hiring decisions

  • The role of committees in improving transparency

  • Avoiding biases and ensuring merit-based selection

• Onboarding and New Hire Orientation

  • Post-selection processes and contract formalities

  • Designing effective onboarding programs

  • Facilitating cultural integration and engagement

  • Supporting early success through structured guidance

• Competency-Based Performance Management

  • Identifying core and role-specific competencies

  • Measuring performance against defined competencies

  • Designing appraisal systems with competency metrics

  • Supporting development through performance feedback

• Skill Mapping and Development Planning

  • Creating and analyzing skill matrices

  • Using assessment data to guide training needs

  • Developing personalized employee development plans

  • Promoting internal mobility and career progression

• Professional Conduct and Workplace Ethics

  • Key principles of professionalism in modern workplaces

  • Promoting discipline, accountability, and respect

  • Embedding organizational values into employee behavior

  • Cultivating an environment of trust and excellence

• Continuous Monitoring and HR Evaluation

  • Tools for monitoring employee progress post-hire

  • Conducting regular performance reviews and follow-ups

  • Designing retention and promotion pathways

  • Enhancing employee engagement and satisfaction