NEW! Selection Interviewing Course

Save £70 if you book this course and our Successful Recruitment - Tools and Techniques course at the same time - both courses for £720

Is it right for me?

This course is designed to provide managers, supervisors or HR professionals with the techniques for successful selection interviewing. To improve confidence, the course will provide opportunities for participants to practise the skills and techniques learnt throughout. The course will focus predominately on the interviewing aspect of the selection process, and the skills and behaviours required to select the right candidate.

What will I get out of it?

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

• Plan and prepare for a selection interview
• Write a set of questions that effectively assess the candidate’s ability
• Have a better understanding about relevant legislation and know what questions should not be asked in the selection process
• Interview and select potential employees with greater confidence
• Control the interview and use different questions to gain a better understanding of the interviewee
• Listen and probe for further information
• Review the information gained and make the best decision

Related courses in our range

• Recruitment and Selection Interviewing
• Communicating for Success
• Managing a Changing Environment
• Performance Review and Objective Setting

What does it cover?

Preparing for the selection

• Overview of each stage of the selection process
• Identifying assessment options
• Legislation relevant to the recruitment process
• Key recruitment documents
• Identifying key criteria

Planning the interview

• Creating a suitable environment
• Structuring the interview
• Preparing appropriate questions
• Effective use of roles

Skills required

• Setting the scene through establishing rapport with the candidate
• Effective use of key communication skills - questioning, listening, observing and body language
• Controlling the interview
• Effective note taking

Closing the interview

• Summarising the key points
• Candidate questions
• Next steps
• Follow-up actions

Reviewing the candidate after the interview

• Writing up the notes and remaining objective
• Choosing the candidate
• Finalising the selection process