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CUSTOMIZED TRAINING - PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

TITLE Effective Interviewing

OVERVIEW Effective Interviewing is designed to give supervisors and managers a structured process and the skills needed to conduct effective interviews and make optimal hiring decisions. Results will include better hiring choices, a standardized process, higher retention rates, and increased confidence for the interviewer.

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OUTCOMES As a result of completing Effective Interviewing, participants will be able to:
  • Plan targeted interview questions
  • Conduct a productive interview
  • Select the best candidate

  • TIMING 1-2 days, depending on client requirements

    OUTLINE Preparing for the Interview
  • Confirm job position requirements.
  • Outline candidate requirements: capabilities and personal characteristics.
  • Confirm musts vs. wants.
  • Prepare targeted probes.

    Conducting the Interview

  • Opening and closing the interview
  • Guidelines to put the applicant at ease and create an open environment and a productive discussion
  • Targeting a few critical areas and probing in-depth effectively
  • Personal biases
  • Legal guidelines and appropriate/inappropriate questions

    Evaluating the Candidates

  • Guidelines to select the best candidate

  • ACTIVITIES
  • Conduct live interviews with actual applicants (optional)
  • Role play interviews
  • Small group exercises

  • MATERIALS
  • Participant manual

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