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Interviewing Skills | Training Course

Whether you're preparing to be interviewed or you're the one sitting on the other side of the table, interviews can be stressful and worrying. This topic is for interviewers and interviewees alike; it will equip you with skills to conduct and attend interviews. You will explore how to prepare for and participate in the interview process including compiling and responding to specific interview questions and creating a good impression. Learn how to conclude an interview and bring it to a successful completion.
The learning experience

Information
This highly practical and interactive virtual course provides a step-by-step approach to the recruitment and selection process, enabling you to make fair, sound and accurate decisions. First, you will cover the basics of how to attract and source high-quality candidates in a virtual world. Then you will focus on the interview itself: introducing you to structured behavioural interviewing and equipping you with the skills and the confidence to plan your interview and ask effective questions.
This course is suitable for anyone who takes part in the recruitment process, whether in a specialist role, as a line manager or as an interview panel member
- Create an accurate job specification that reflects the ideal candidate
- Identify the behavioural competencies required for a specific role
- Compile competency-based questions to test for candidate suitability
- Identify different types of questions and which ones to avoid in an interview
- Follow a structured process for an interview discussion
- Make accurate decisions about a candidate based on interview performance
- Plan and prepare for conducting an interview
- The true cost of recruitment and the cost of poor decision making
- A checklist for the key stages of the recruitment process
- Online and offline options for attracting and sourcing candidates
- What to include in a job advert to make it informational yet appealing
- How to avoid discrimination and ensure inclusivity at every stage of the process
- Drawing up accurate person specifications and job descriptions
- Identifying the behavioural competencies required to be successful in the role
- Planning and structuring the interview
- Compiling a list of competency-based questions to test for candidate suitability
- The art of questioning and how to spot untruths
- Creating a welcoming environment - virtually and in-person - and presenting yourself and your organisation in a positive light
- What information to record during the interview
- Reviewing candidate qualities, attributes and skills against the job criteria
- Positive body language and effective listening
- Selecting the right candidate for the job
Features
Blended learning journey | |
Available for groups & individuals | |
2 x full-day expert-led session delivered virtually or in-person | |
6-8 hrs on-demand learning |
Also available as a 90-minute bitesize session and digital playlist | Click here to learn more
For groups & teams
Live session delivered virtually or in-person. Up to 15 people per programme.
£3000
Starting price + VAT
For individuals
$price
+ VAT
Upcoming dates (Select date for price info)
16th December
10:00
15th September
10:00