Right first time

The aim
People put great effort into recruiting and selecting the right person for the right job. Despite the endeavors, recruiting sometimes feels like a lottery!

About the program
Right first time offers you a step-by-step approach to the recruiting process. By using this planned and objective approach your business will save time, money and energy. The methods shown in the videos are based on setting quantifiable objectives for each stage of the recruiting process, from preparing job specifications to making the final decision. Aimed at line managers, the methods shown can be applied to recruiting and selection at all levels.

The first video, Planning, emphasizes the importance of planning and preparation, and demonstrates how to create a detailed plan that your business can follow through every stage of the recruitment process.

The second video, Interviewing, covers what managers should or should not do at the interview stage, and stresses the importance of using a structured set of questioning skills.


The benefits
-Features both drama based and documentary material
-Illustrates the benefits of relying less on gut feeling and more on set recruitment criteria in order to make successful appointments.



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