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 WHO IS THE COURSE SUITABLE FOR :
This course is suitable for anyone involved in who has had little or no formal training. It is also useful as a refresher for more experienced individual who feel they would benefit from a refresher or an update of current practices and issues.
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
By the end of the course participants will be able to :
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Identify and practice skills and techniques needed to effectively conduct a recruitment interview
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Recognise relevant legal considerations in respect of recruitment and selection – including equal opportunities and diversity issues
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Use the job and person specification to formulate a set of appropriate questions to use at interview
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Know how to probe further into questions to maximise on information obtained from candidates
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Structure an interview appropriately from introduction to close
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Keep accurate and appropriate of interviews held
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CONTENT
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The Purpose of the Interview
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Importance of preparation
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Clarifying requirements and the link to the person specification and job specification
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Planning the Interview
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Environment
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Attendees
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Timing
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Ensuring equal opportunities and compliance with the law
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The Interview
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Structuring the interview
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Opening and building a rapport
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Maximising onfeedback throufgh questioning techniques
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Behavioural interviewing techniques and the importance of examples
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Summarising and closing
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Record Keeping
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METHOD OF DELIVERY
The course will be delivered using a variety of methods including structured plenary, group discussions, exercises and role-plays. Participants will be encouraged to provide real life scenarios and examples and will also be provided with an opportunity to conduct a “mock” interview and afterwards obtain constructive feedback on style and approach. |
