EXMGT 5602 - Recruitment and Selection
Course Description
The essentials of recruitment and selection is the focus of this course. The broad coverage of topics may include: internal and external factors that influence recruitment and selection practices, legislative framework, job analysis and competency models, recruitment sources and attracting job applicants, screening, testing, and interviewing and decision making.
This course may be eligible for the Canada-Alberta Productivity Grant (CAPG), with final approval determined by CAPG administrators. Employers and applicants can review the CAPG guidelines and full details on the University of Albertaโs Continuing Education website.
Who Should Take This Course?
Aimed at emerging to mid-career individuals looking to advance in their career in the area of human resources or in supervisory positions. It will be of special interest, among others, to HR practitioners, managers, supervisors, and training coordinators.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, students should be able to:
- ๐ธ Identify and analyze the internal and external factors that affect recruitment and selection.
- ๐ธ Understand the legislative framework in Canada, key terminology, and how employer requirements have evolved to protect various groups.
- ๐ธ Identify and utilize the appropriate methods for conducting job analysis ensuring that job requirements are legally defensible; optimize the performance of an organization.
- ๐ธ Evaluate job performance and establish a feedback loop with the analysis process to ensure a valid and reliable methodology.
- ๐ธ Identify target applicant pools and utilize appropriate methods to source and attract candidates.
- ๐ธ Understand the various methods for screening, testing, and interviewing and how to choose the most appropriate method to maximize reliability and validity in the selection process.
- ๐ธ Select the right candidate based on output from decision-making tools.
- ๐ธ Engage candidates in a fair and equitable offer and negotiation process.
Notes
- ๐ธ Fully online course, accessible through CE Canvas, the University of Alberta’s eLearning management tool.
- ๐ธ Learn through lectures and lively discussions, as you broaden your network and apply the course content to the context of your own work or organization and explore its implications for your professional practice.
- ๐ธ This is a graded course; assessment activities may include exams, projects, presentations, journals, or research papers. Refer to the course syllabus for details on activities and assignments.
- ๐ธ Refer to the course syllabus for details on activities and assignments.
- ๐ธ A textbook is required for this course; further information will be provided in the course syllabus.
- ๐ธ Additional learning materials are provided through CE Canvas at no additional cost.
Recommendations
Applicants intending to complete a program are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to lock in their course requirements.
Applies Towards the Following Programs
- Human Resources Management Certificate : Core Courses