Certified Sourcing and Selection Professional

Day 1: Fundamentals of Talent Sourcing & Recruitment

• Understanding the role of sourcing in talent acquisition

• Workforce planning and demand forecasting

• Modern recruitment models and frameworks

• Active vs. passive candidate sourcing strategies

• Employer branding and candidate engagement

• Leveraging digital and social media sourcing tools

• Key sourcing metrics and performance indicators

Day 2: Advanced Sourcing Techniques & Tools

• Boolean search and X-ray search techniques

• AI-powered sourcing tools and automation in recruitment

• Talent mapping and market intelligence

• Networking strategies: LinkedIn, professional associations, and referrals

• Building and maintaining a talent pipeline

• Legal and ethical considerations in sourcing candidates

Day 3: Competency-Based Selection & Assessment Methods

• Designing an effective selection process

• Competency-based recruitment and behavioral assessments

• Structured vs. unstructured interviews

• Situational and behavioral interview techniques

• Psychometric and skills-based assessments

• Case study: Developing an effective candidate assessment framework

Day 4: Decision-Making & Candidate Evaluation

• Understanding key hiring biases and avoiding bad hires

• Using data-driven recruitment analytics

• Reference checks and background verification

• Negotiation techniques for offer management

• Managing counteroffers and candidate expectations

• Case study: Evaluating real-life candidate profiles

Day 5: Enhancing Recruitment Strategy

• Building a robust recruitment strategy for business success

• Employer branding for long-term talent attraction

• Optimizing the candidate experience

• Aligning sourcing and selection with business objectives

• Group exercise: Designing a recruitment campaign