Smart hiring in research: selecting the best candidate
Smart hiring in research: selecting the best candidate
27 May 2025 (10:00-14:00)
General context
A practical workshop for postdocs involved in the recruitment process at VIB, covering the key steps in hiring, selection interview techniques, best practices for evaluating candidates, and offering strategies and a practical set of tips and tools specifically suited to VIB's environment and research context.
After this workshop, participants will
- understand the key steps in the recruitment process
- decide what to look for in candidates who apply for a specific role
- learn how to conduct structured and effective selection interviews
- gain practical tips for evaluating applicants fairly and efficiently
- be able to make a well-considered hiring decision
- sharpen their skills through hands-on exercises
This is an interactive workshop with small group work including exercises. Participants will be asked to do some pre-work.
This workshop is designed for postdocs at VIB who are involved in the recruitment and selection of new team members.
Lunch is included.
Program
- Recruitment process vs selection process
- Different stages in a selection process
- Conduct structured interviews
- Ask behavioral questions
- Use objective hiring method
- A focus on transversal skills
- Recruitment and selection principles at VIB
- Bias in hiring
Practical info
27 May 2025
Leuven - Campus Gasthuisberg
Herestraat 49
3000 Leuven
Belgium
27 May 2025
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.
27 May 2025
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).
27 May 2025
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.
27 May 2025
Leuven - Campus Gasthuisberg
room O&N5 4th floor 404-28.04.343