This on-demand session is available to watch instantly after purchase at the time of your choosing and will expire within 12 Months of purchase.
Date recorded: August 2023
The number one challenge for many accounting firms (and other businesses) is the ability to attract and retain the right people. So getting recruiting and interviewing right really matters. In this session Rob Pillans will dig into what makes a great recruitment and interviewing process. This will include from when you identify a need through to that person having been successfully inducted into your firm.
Topics Covered:
- Why getting recruitment and interviewing right matters – some things have changed that we should all be aware of
- Getting ready to recruit: Workforce planning, who the “right” people are & knowing “who” your next recruit is.
- How to attract the right people
- The recruitment process, including: Position descriptions, “Advertising” (connecting with prospects), The multi step filtering and interview process
- Interview specifics – how to do it well
- What great induction looks like to complete the process
Benefits & Learning Outcomes:
Participants will understand the importance of getting recruitment and interviewing and be able to apply in practice Rob’s suggested approach built on many years of experience inside firms and advising firms. Participants will also pick up tips and traps to help them avoid some common mistakes and get better results from their recruitment and interviewing efforts.
Recommended for:
Anyone in an accounting firm who is, or will be, involved in the recruitment of team members. The content will also be useful for any type of business that has a need to recruit people.
Meet your speaker, Rob Pilans
For 30 + years Rob has been working in and with accounting firms. He is the founder of Planet Consulting and coaches, mentors, trains and consults to the owners of small to medium accounting firms across Australia to help them run better firms and achieve their goals. Few if any can match the depth and breadth of his experience in the management of accounting firms. He has worked in five firms – 1 as GM, 2 as CEO and 2 as Finance and Admin Manager and spent 10 years doing client work in both audit and business services.
Rob is a Fellow of Chartered Accountants Australia New Zealand and holds a Masters degree in Business Coaching in addition to his accounting degree.
