Confident Recruitment and Selection Interviewing Skills

Overview

Course duration: 2 days.

This practical two day course will provide individuals with guidance in the skills and techniques essential to conducting successful selection interviews. Delegates will participate in a simulated interview role play to build confidence and reduce their anxiety when faced with an interview situation. Video will be used as an aid to delegate development and each delegate will be given a copy to take away with them for future reference.

Is it right for me?

Ideal for those new to recruiting and interviewing , this introductory course is suitable for managers, supervisors and HR professionals whose jobs require them to take part in the effective recruitment and selection interviewing process. The course would also benefit those who administer recruitment and need to have a good understanding of the recruitment and selection interview process. The course introduces a structured approach to help with preparation and planning and is ideal for those who are new to interviewing.

What will I learn?

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

• Identify the various recruitment options.
• Plan and prepare for a selection interview.
• Project a professional image during the interview that puts the candidate at ease.
• Specify the requirements of the job vacancy to be filled and maintain a focus on the interview's primary objectives.
• Identify how to select the most suitable candidate for the job vacancy by using effective questioning and measurement against the criteria
• Make effective decisions about each candidate based on the information gained during the interview

What will it cover?

Attracting the Right Person

• Defining the recruitment and selection process
• Methods of recruitment - head-hunters, recruitment agencies,  the media and internal applications
• Identifying your role and responsibilities

Preparing for Interviews

• Using job descriptions and person specifications
• Interview objectives and structuring an interview plan for each candidate
• Preparing the interview room
• Selecting an appropriate interview time and venue
• Style of interview - one-to-one, board, panel, who should attend etc.
• The importance of employment legislation in successful interviewing

Conducting the Interview

• Creating an open environment so that the candidate is encouraged to open up and relax
• Overcoming barriers to communication. Using positive body language
• Keeping the interview on track and using effective Listening and Questioning skills
• How to take notes - recording information for future use .

After the Interview

• Reviewing candidate qualities, attributes and skills against set criteria
• Selecting the right candidate - evaluating performance, strengths and weaknesses

Personal Development

• Formulating an action plan

Testimonial

David Laird, Electronics Engineer

UK Astronomy Technology Centre

An extremely beneficial and most enjoyable interactive course which explored all aspects of the selection and interview process.