NEW! CMI Level 5 Award Recruitment & Selection Interviewing Course

Find out more about how to gain a CMI qualification

Is it right for me?

This course is specifically for those who wish to gain a CMI Level 5 Award. The benefits of this CMI version include receiving a fully recognised qualification that will equip you with the skills and practices you need to perform better. The organisation will also benefit as staff who have been invested in are motivated, loyal and add more value to the business.

This 2 day course reviews the selection process from the point of deciding a vacancy exists through to the selection of the candidate. Key to the programme is selecting the right person for the right job. The result means the company saves money and uses its managers time to most effect by making the process as efficient and effective as possible.

This interactive course will also  provide managers, supervisors or HR professionals with the techniques for successful selection interviewing. To improve confidence, the course gives an opportunity to practise the skills and techniques learnt.

What will I get out of it?

Upon successful completion of the course and assessment participants will have gained a CMI level 5 Award.

By the end of the course participants will be able to:

• Plan and prepare for a selection interview
• Explain the purpose of an effective role profile and person specification
• Explain the impact of relevant legislation
• Use optimum methods to attract and assess suitable applicants for a post
• Interview and select potential employees with greater confidence
• Control the interview and use effective questioning techniques to gain a better understanding of the interviewee
• Review the information gained and make the best decision

What does it cover?

Preparing for the selection

• Key documents and relevant legislation
• Preparing an advertisement and shortlisting CVs
• Preparing a job description and person specification
• Preparing competencies and questions

Planning the interview

• Preparing the environment
• Structuring the interview

Setting the scene for the interview

• Establishing rapport with the candidate

Skills required

• Questioning, listening, observing, body language and note taking
• The sequence of the interview

Closing the interview

• Summarising the key points
• The next step and follow up actions

Reviewing the candidate after the interview

• Writing up the notes and remaining objective