Selection & Recruitment Training

Many training programs that focus on selection and recruitment are offered through industry associations.

A variety of options for selection and recruitment training are available through the industry's most recognized professional associations. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) training programs educate hiring managers on the legal requirements of recruiting and hiring new employees.

The American Staffing Association

The American Staffing Association (ASA) offers training programs to its members via webinars, certification programs and conferences. ASA also hosts Staffing World, an annual convention that provides a wide range of educational topics relating to employment law, recruitment and selection.

The National Association of Personnel Services

The National Association of Personnel Services (NAPS) provides its members weekly "Lunch and Learn" webinars, certification programs and an annual conference. Most of the smaller state branches of NAPS provide monthly meetings that offer additional training opportunities.

The National Human Resources Association

The National Human Resources Association (NHRA) offers discounted training programs through its approved training vendors. NHRA provides web-based training conferences and schedules regular meetings around the country that provide training on a variety of human resource topics, including the best selection and recruitment practices.

The Society for Human Resource Management

The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) offers e-learning courses on a variety of selection and recruitment topics, including EEOC compliance. SHRM also holds an annual conference, and videos of the staffing training portions of the most recent conference can be purchased and viewed online.

The U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment Commission

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission offers online training programs as well as on-site training focused on EEOC compliance in recruitment and selection.

References

• The American Staffing Association: Education
• The National Association of Personnel Services: Credentialing
• The National Human Resources Association: Events
• The Society for Human Resource Management: Education
• The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission: Education