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Building a Strong Team: The Five Phases of Recruitment and Hiring

Intended Audience

Supervisors, hiring managers, program directors, and organizational leaders responsible for recruiting and selecting staff in prevention, education, human services, and community-based settings.

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Building a Strong Team: The Five Phases of Recruitment and Hiring

Intended Audience

Supervisors, hiring managers, program directors, and organizational leaders responsible for recruiting and selecting staff in prevention, education, human services, and community-based settings.

Level

Introductory

Estimated length

1+ Hours

Implementation Stage(s)

Plan and Prepare

Level

Introductory

Estimated length

1+ Hours

Implementation Stage(s)

Plan and Prepare

Description

The purpose of this course is to equip you with the knowledge and skills to design, implement, and manage an effective recruitment and hiring process that fosters equal opportunity, a fair approach, and alignment with organizational goals.

Learning Objectives

  • Identify the key stages of the recruitment and hiring process.
  • Define Job Roles and Qualifications.
  • Determine effective strategies for promoting job descriptions to attract qualified candidates.
  • Outline steps in the candidate evaluation process.
  • Recognize the key steps for finalizing the hiring process.

Real-World Application

Learners can apply these strategies to build stronger hiring systems, from defining positions and attracting candidates to evaluating applicants and finalizing hires. This course helps to lead the way on hiring for better fit, stronger team culture, and improved retention.

Developers

Kimberley Williams, Prevention Content Development Specialist, Penn State EPIS

Continuing Education

  • Earn a certificate upon completion and submit it to your employer for continuing education credit.
  • Pennsylvania educators earn Act 48 credits by completing this course.
  • The PLP team is currently exploring additional opportunities to expand continuing education credit eligibility within Pennsylvania and to other states in the future.

What Learners are Saying

Learners appreciated the course’s clear organization, practical content, and engaging format. Many highlighted the layout and interactive elements as helpful for maintaining engagement, while others valued the real-world examples that made the concepts easier to understand and apply.

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