Course overview
This course will provide students with an understanding of the current theory, processes and practices of recruitment and selection in organisations, equipping them with a working knowledge of the recruitment and selection literature and providing opportunities to develop and practice relevant recruitment and selection skills. Social, legal, and administrative issues associated with the recruitment, selection and induction of individuals by organisations; workforce planning, job analysis, channels and methods of recruitment, resume analysis, shortlisting, selection processes and onboarding practices; theory, research, and organisational practices.
Course learning outcomes
- Critically examine recruitment and selection strategies and workforce planning.
- Plan and conduct a job analysis to develop a job description.
- Critically evaluate internal and external methods of recruitment and selection, recognising social, legal, ethical and business issues and changing workforce demographics and technology.
- Plan, manage, implement and evaluate appropriate recruitment and selection strategies for an organisation.
- Develop practical skills in developing selection criteria, evaluating resumes, conduct of structured interviews, assessing candidates, making final hiring decisions and evaluating organisational effectiveness of recruitment and selection systems.
- Demonstrate Business Enterprise Skills in the context of the Human Resource Management discipline: i) Self-Management (intermediate level); ii) Problem Solving (intermediate level); and iii) Written Communication (intermediate level).
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus West
Class number 25071
Section LE01
Size 200
Available 200
Class number 23082
Section TU02
Size 30
Available 30
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