Recruitment in practice: smart strategies to attract and select talent
Recruitment in practice: smart strategies to attract and select talent
23 February 2027, 14h - 16h
General context
Making the right hiring decisions is essential for building high-performing teams. This interactive workshop equips hiring managers with practical tools to attract top talent, structure their selection process, and make objective, bias-aware decisions. Through real examples and hands-on practice, you’ll learn how to design an inclusive recruitment approach that balances technical skills, potential, and team fit.
Note: This workshop was already offered during the Group Leader Retreat 2026. The content remains unchanged, so participants who attended this session do not need to register again.
After this training, you will:
- Understand each step of the recruitment process—from defining the role to making the final decision.
- Apply structured, objective screening techniques to evaluate candidates fairly and make use of Jobsoid for support.
- Conduct competency-based interviews using methods like STAR to reduce bias.
- Make well-founded hiring decisions that balance technical skills, potential, and team fit.
This interactive workshop combines:
- Short theory inputs on recruitment best practices, bias awareness, and structured processes.
- Practical exercises such as role-playing structured interviews using the STAR technique.
- Peer learning & reflection through group discussions on common hiring challenges and strategies for improvement.
Trainers
Liesbeth De Vreese
Liesbeth (Lizzie) De Vreese has been part of the VIB HR team since January 2026. As Senior HR Officer – People & Culture, she coordinates and streamlines recruitment processes and contributes to a broad range of HR projects, including well-being, employer branding, and organizational change.
She brings international experience in talent acquisition, having previously worked for a tech consultancy in Sydney, as well as in learning and development through her role in executive education at a leading business school. Liesbeth holds a Master’s degree in Organizational Psychology and HRM from Ghent University.
Practical info
23 February 2027
Leuven - Campus Gasthuisberg
Herestraat 49
3000 Leuven
Belgium
23 February 2027
Leuven - Campus Gasthuisberg
Leuven train station is approximately 4 km from the campus Gasthuisberg. Buses depart very regularly to the Gasthuisberg Campus from Leuven train station.
For tickets and up to date schedules visit website De Lijn or use the De Lijn App.
Exit at the very last bus stop ‘Gasthuisberg Campus) make sure not to exit at ‘Gasthuisberg Kliniek =
hospital)
Once you get off the bus, go to your right and go up the street until you see stairs to your left. Climb the stairs all the way up between two buildings. Look for the signs containing blue circles and white numbers and follow them all the way from 2 up to number 12. You will cross several buildings and the walk will take max. 10 minutes. When you reach number 12, you have reached O&N 5, where you can find the reception.
23 February 2027
Leuven - Campus Gasthuisberg
The Gasthuisberg campus is west of the Leuven ring. Our buildings are situated behind the hospital (see black arrow near ‘RING NOORD’ on the map). If you come from the city center, you will arrive on campus from the east side (taking Mgr. Van Waeyenberglaan and roundabout Het Teken). If you come from Heverlee or Campus Arenberg, you will arrive from the west side (taking the Celestijnenlaan and Taborweg). When you arrive uphill at the intersection with the Rega Institute and the Red Cross building, you need to take the road down to the bicycle parking at Rega Institute (see map) where you can park. Next, follow the ‘Onderwijs & Navorsing blue route’ description below (start point is #9).
23 February 2027
Leuven - Campus Gasthuisberg
You arrive via the E314 highway – EXIT 16
After 200 m, keep left to drive underneath the roundabout and into the tunnel.
Keep left and follow the arrows to Parking West.
You arrive via the Leuven ring road
At the roundabout, take the exit towards ‘Spoed / Ziekenhuis’.
Follow the ring around Campus Gasthuisberg and pass the entrance of SPOED.
Continue right until you arrive at a second roundabout.
Follow the directions for E314.
Near the Fire Brigade Station, make a U-turn and follow the directions for ‘Ziekenhuis’.
Keep left and drive downhill, underneath the roundabout and into the tunnel.
Keep left and follow the arrows to Parking West.
Next, leave the parking at level +1 using the big stairs near the vending machines.
Follow the red carpet and arrows to 'Onco Dagcentrum' to get to the O&N buildings. Take the stairs on your left after exiting Parking West. You are now in front of the O&N4 building; on the left you will find O&N5.