Duration

One day

Suitable for

Individuals who are involved in interviewing and selecting new staff or interviewing for internal promotions. This course provides the tools to take you through a fair and legally compliant process with focus on selecting the best qualified person.

Objectives

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

• Compile an accurate Job Description with essential and desirable criteria
• Screen CVs or application forms, and prepare and execute effective interviews
• Take relevant and appropriate notes in the interview
• Objectively score the candidates and make a fair selection choice
• Make sound recruitment decisions on behalf of your organisation

Programme

Introduction & Workshop Objectives

• Establish what you want to achieve

Characteristics of a Good Interviewer

• Skills required to get the best from your candidates and the process

The Job Description

• Job description, responsibilities and outcomes aligned with a person specification
• Understanding the essential and desirable skills, abilities and characteristics required

The Selection Process

• Advertising the position
• Reviewing applications and CVs
• Organising interviews and setting practical assessments
• Legislation awareness – equality and diversity

Conducting the Interview and Assessment

• Building rapport
• The funnel technique to capture detail
• Questioning, listening and controlling your meeting
• Using assessments to gain vital insight of current and potential ability

Practice Interviews

• An opportunity to practise interviewing skills

Making Your Decision

• Importance of your interview notes and keeping a record
• Evaluating information
• Checking your own judgements

The Way Forward

• Taking ideas back to the workplace and putting them into action

Duration (in days)