Recruitment consulting is an attractive career path for ambitious salespeople with the right combination of people skills and self-motivation. If you’d like to help people develop and enhance their careers and assist companies in moving their business forward, this is the perfect course for you.
The Certificate of Recruitment Consulting is an online, sales-focused professional development program that provides the skills, knowledge, and tools to succeed in the exciting and fast-paced recruitment industry.
In this recruitment consultant course, you will learn to build your desk with a focus on new business development. You will also learn how to conduct a job analysis, write a job and person specification, explore recruitment methods and sources, and interview techniques and preparation.
You will discover the critical skills required for candidate selection, conducting interviews, and managing the recruitment cycle. You will also explore the full recruitment process, from sales to business development strategies and time management.
On completion of this course, you will have gained the skills, knowledge and tools to succeed in the fast-paced recruitment industry as a recruitment consultant.
Course Structure
Unit 1 - Develop and provide employment management services to candidates
- Candidate retention
- Candidate information / testing
- Training and needs analysis (TLNA)
- Capability analysis
- Economic activity
- Casualisation of workforce
- Average working hours
- Contract employment
- Portability of skills
- Impact of technology
- Core vocational skills
- Supporting candidates
- Counselling and preparation
- Career advice
- Work health and safety (WHS)
- Standard entitlements
- Safework Australia
- Training solutions
- Identify training needs
- Training plan
- Expectations / outcomes
- Performance indicators
- Candidate management
- Monitoring strategies
- Post placement support
- Expanding management services
Unit 2 - Manage the recruitment process for client organisations
- Client recruitment strategy
- Workforce planning
- Statistical reporting
- Successful research tools
- Recruitment strategy
- Accurate performance indicators
- Performance reviews
- Candidate profiling
- Performance gaps
- Induction processes
- Cost effectiveness analysis
- Job specifications
- Recruitment needs
- Remuneration, wages and salaries
- Unlawful discrimination
- Recruitment process
- Job specifications
- Client organisational needs
- Source potential candidates
- Conduct job interviews
- Assess and select candidates
- Candidate meeting selection criteria
- Forward candidate profiles to client
- Client interview preparation
- Resume components
- Ability tests
- Relevant education and training
- Conduct job offer
- Placement follow up
- Terms and conditions
- Letter of offer
- Client satisfaction survey
Unit 3 - Develop and implement strategies to source and assess candidates
- Potential candidate channels
- Sourcing candidates
- Statutory requirements
- Procedural requirements
- Contract Law
- Common law
- 5 step strategic plan
- Advertisement copy
- Job specifications
- Interview potential clients
- Preliminary screening
- Appraisal assessments
- Candidate rights
- Raw skills assessment
- Test method validation
- Assess and select candidates
- Contract to provide services
- Candidate suitability
- Inform all candidates of selection
- Successful candidate briefing
- Negotiate placement
Unit 4 - Develop and implement business development strategies to expand client base
- Identify potential clients
- Marketing and promotional plans
- Past business relationships
- The prospecting plan
- Strategies for effectiveness
- Relationships with clients
- Communication strategies
- Negotiation and sales techniques
- Workplace diversity
- Viable options to employer
- Client business requirements
- Action plans
- Preparing a tender or proposal
- Solicited business proposal
- Manage client relationships
- Proposal follow-up
- Future work requirements
- Visual / Oral emphasis
- Contract characteristics
- Negotiate business requirements
- Client satisfaction
- Performance monitoring plan (PMP)
- Data analysis plans
- Online business networking
Study Hours
Estimated duration 60 hours
Course Delivery and Start
Start anytime, self-paced and 100% online
Assessment
Assessment will be comprised of written exercises, including short-answer questions, reflective tasks, short reports and/or projects. There are no examinations or due dates for assessment. As a result, you can complete training in your own time and at your own pace with the assistance of unlimited tutor support.
Testimonials
It was a great experience, and it really helps me to enhance and develops new skills necessary for my job and the organization’s objective.
M. Gobrin, Underwood, QLD | Certificate of Recruitment Consulting
What a brilliant way to be able to get extra qualifications, especially during Covid
A.Stephens, Hervey Bay, QLD | Certificate of Recruitment Consulting
The learning-based outcomes were very relevant to the role of recruitment and consulting, which is what my job is all about.
J. Kang, Lidcombe, NSW | Certificate of Recruitment Consulting
It was a great experience, I value the variety of content, the flexibility and to be able to study at my own convenience.
Pawinee | Frenchs Forest, NSW | Certificate of Recruitment Consulting
About Us
Graduation
A Certificate of Attainment and Statement of Results will be issued upon successful completion of this course.
How to Enrol
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Payment Options
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Course FAQs
Why Choose Australian Online Courses?
- Professional development that is widely recognised and respected;
- Improve your employment opportunities;
- Study online, anywhere via our elearning system;
- High-quality professional development programs written by industry experts;
- All course materials provided online – no textbooks to buy;
- Unlimited tutor support via email;
- We offer twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply);
- Course may be tax deductible; see your tax advisor.
Are there any entry requirements or pre-requisites?
There are no course or subject pre-requisites for entry into our programs. However, our professional development programs are generally intended for people over the age of 18. In some circumstances, enrolments from younger people may be considered. Please complete the AOC Parent Guardian Consent Form prior to enrolling and submit here.
Are there any computer requirements?
To study online with Australian Online Courses you will need a computer (desktop PC/laptop) running a current/updated operating system with reliable high-speed internet access. You will need to use the Google Chrome browser to access your course.
When can I start this course?
You can start within 60 minutes during business hours when you enrol and pay in full with a credit card!
Credit card: Within 60 mins during business hours.
BPAY: Within 1-2 working days.
Internet Banking: Within 1-2 working days.
Cheque/Money Order: Upon receipt of mailed cheque.
How is this course delivered?
This course is delivered online via our easy-to-navigate Learning Management System (LMS), where you will discover interactive online learning/written content, resources and assessment.
Do I need to attend classes or undertake any work placements?
No. All courses are delivered online via our LMS and there are no work placement requirements in this course.
What support can I expect from Australian Online Courses?
Unlimited tutor support is available throughout your studies via email only during business hours Monday to Friday. Our Administrative team are available Monday to Friday via email, live chat and telephone.
I am an international student. Can I enrol into this course?
Yes! We accept enrolments from individuals both within Australia and internationally; location is no barrier to entry into our programs.
Career Pathways
Future growth
Strong
Unemployment
Low
- Recruitment Consultant
- Trainee Recruitment Consultant
- Recruitment Officer