Interviewing Skills
Course Aims
This one day course will equip delegates with the key skills for successful recruitment interviewing.
Delegates will consider the importance of accurate planning and preparation leading to effective interview techniques. The course aims to improve the interviewers' skills in framing open questions and using the candidate's response as a guide to more detailed investigation of experience and suitability for the job vacancy.
This course is designed to be a highly participative introduction to recruitment interviewing.
Course Outline
- Prepare and plan for the interview
- Questions categories and their effects
- Competency based questioning
- The art of listening
- Observing and interpreting non-verbal communication
- Avoiding the ‘Halo or Horns Effect'
- Write brief, accurate assessments of candidates to aid the selection process
This course is for employees with responsibility for staff recruitment. They may have had no previous training or experience, or may wish to refresh their interviewing skills.
