Mastering Modern Recruitment (3-Day Certificate Program)

Program Overview

Recruiting top talent is harder than ever. Competition is fierce, budgets are tight, and the pressure to find the right fit quickly is relentless. Traditional approaches are no longer enough. Mastering Modern Recruitment is an intensive 3-day program designed for HR leaders, recruiters, and executives who need advanced, practical strategies to compete in today’s labour market. Participants gain access to proven recruitment strategies used in consulting with organizations across Canada, condensed into a structured, hands-on learning experience.

Why Attend?

• Stay Ahead of the Curve – Learn the strategies top employers use to attract and secure talent.

• Turn Data into Decisions – Use predictive metrics and analytics to forecast performance and retention.

• Reduce Risk – Avoid costly compliance mistakes, bias pitfalls, and reputational damage.

• Elevate Candidate Experience – Design journeys that win over top performers from first contact to final decision.

• Link Recruitment to Strategy – Connect hiring to workforce planning, succession, and organizational goals.

• Consulting-Level Insights – Gain access to proven recruitment strategies used in consulting with organizations across Canada.

Who Should Attend?

This program is designed for:

• HR Professionals and Talent Acquisition Leaders

• Executives and Senior Managers responsible for workforce planning

• Recruiters who want to elevate their practice beyond the basics

• Business Leaders seeking to reduce turnover and secure top talent

What You'll Learn

Strategic Foundations & Recruitment Planning (Day One)

Day one explores the forces reshaping recruitment and the strategic foundations needed to succeed. You’ll examine evolving labour market pressures, explore talent acquisition pathways, and learn how to align recruitment with workforce planning, succession, and organizational strategy.

Learning Objectives:

• Analyze how demographic shifts, the gig economy, and remote-first culture impact recruitment.

• Identify common recruitment pitfalls and strategies to avoid them.

• Compare and apply different talent acquisition pathways (internal development, external hiring, contracts, alumni, retention).

• Integrate workforce and succession planning into recruitment decisions.

• Establish predictive objectives and advanced recruitment metrics.

• Conduct an employer brand audit and redesign job descriptions for inclusivity and impact.

• Develop a strategic recruitment roadmap for a critical role.

Advanced Sourcing & Candidate Experience (Day Two)

Day two dives into sourcing strategies and candidate engagement. You’ll learn how to reach active and passive talent, leverage AI and ATS systems, and embed DEI into recruitment outreach. The afternoon focuses on mapping the candidate journey and ensuring communication, branding, and compliance create a lasting positive impression.

Learning Objectives:

• Differentiate between active and passive sourcing strategies.

• Evaluate when to use broad vs. targeted searches.

• Apply AI and ATS tools to improve sourcing, rediscover past candidates, and predict outcomes.

• Assess the strategic use of social media recruiting beyond traditional platforms.

• Embed DEI best practices into sourcing strategies to expand inclusivity.

• Map and analyze the candidate journey to identify pain points and opportunities for engagement.

• Design communication strategies that improve transparency, speed, and candidate satisfaction.

• Apply employer branding techniques to strengthen reputation and trust.

• Ensure compliance with pay transparency, accommodation, privacy, and AI-related legislation.

Screening, Interviewing & Executive Practices (Day Three)

Day three focuses on advanced practices for screening, interviewing, and defensible hiring decisions. You’ll apply structured rubrics, predictive analytics, and compliance frameworks, then shift to executive-level practices such as data storytelling, succession integration, and crisis management.

Learning Objectives:

• Implement best practices for application screening using ATS scoring and competency models.

• Apply structured rubrics to reduce bias and increase fairness in candidate evaluation.

• Integrate predictive hiring analytics to forecast performance and retention.

• Recognize and avoid legal risks in screening, interviewing, and selection.

• Differentiate and apply advanced interviewing approaches (structured, behavioural, case-based, AI-assisted).

• Calibrate scoring systems to ensure consistent and reliable interview outcomes.

• Present recruitment metrics as compelling insights for executives and boards.

• Connect succession planning with recruitment to strengthen workforce resilience.

• Analyze and respond to recruitment crisis scenarios (failed campaigns, bias scandals, reputational risks).

• Identify emerging recruitment trends such as skills-based hiring, AI integration, and micro-credentials.

Prerequisites

None

Program Details :

Location: Hampton Inn and Suites, Charlottetown, PE

Dates: November 12-14, 2025

Format: 3 Days | In-Person Learning (9:00am-4:00pm)

Registration: $2100.00+HST (includes materials, templates, and toolkits)

In person. Light refreshments provided.

Why This Program?

Unlike generic recruitment workshops, Mastering Modern Recruitment delivers consulting-level expertise. The strategies, tools, and frameworks you’ll take away are the same ones applied in consulting with organizations across Canada. Register now to secure your place in this transformative program.

Facilitator

Detry Carragher, CPHR, SHRM-SCP, CCIP, CBCP, PHSA

With over 25 years of experience as a Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR), Detry Carragher is an award-winning management consultant and author. She is the Principal Senior Consultant of Carvo Group, an Atlantic Canada–based consultancy recognized for providing trusted HR expertise and support to organizations of all sizes. She is highly sought-after by organizations during times of chaos and transformation (e.g. artificial intelligence, labour shortages, COVID-19, remote work, legalized marijuana).

Detry is known for her strategic insight, innovative thinking, and practical approach to solving complex HR challenges. She has worked extensively with leaders, boards, and organizations to develop systems that are not only compliant but also supportive of healthy, respectful, and productive workplaces. Over 1,000 professionals have advanced their HR and leadership capabilities under Detry’s guidance in training programs, executive education, and consulting engagements.

As a trainer and facilitator, Detry designs and delivers workshops that are accessible, engaging, and rooted in real-world application. Her ability to make complex HR concepts clear and actionable ensures participants leave with confidence, tools, and strategies they can use immediately in their workplaces. In addition to her consulting and training work, Detry is the author of Expectations: The Power to Shape Your Life, and she continues to share thought leadership on how expectations influence all aspects of an individual's life.