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Interviewing for Talent

Training and Development

“One of the greatest joys of leading a business is providing jobs to other people.” ― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr, CEO of Mayflower-Plymouth

Interviews are one of the most important steps in the hiring process. A great interview gives you the chance to verify the candidate’s resume and importantly to check whether the applicant will be a good fit for your organisation. It should also give the candidate an opportunity to learn more about the position and the company, therefore the ability to conduct a thoroughly prepared interview and engage in effective questioning and listening skills are critical to the business.

This practical workshop and real-life role-plays will enable you to conduct an effective job interview that helps you hire the best candidate for your open position, whether it be in person or online.

“A job interview is a two-way communication to probe for cultural and team fit. No matter which side of the table you sit, you should be asking questions that are important to you without fear.” 
― Salil Jha

The course will address frequently asked questions such as:

  • What do I look for in a resume?
  • How do I prepare to conduct an interview?
  • What are the must ask questions?
  • How do I conduct an online interview?
  • How do I conduct a competency-based interview?
Interview Skills

Who should attend?

  • Any employee who needs to interview potential candidates/ employees.

Interview Skills Training Outline

Interviewing for Talent

  • 10 Crucial Things to Look for in a Resume
  • Why are interviews important?
  • How to prepare for an interview
  • What to check for before the interview starts
  • Why are good interview questions important?
  • Ice-Breaker Questions
  • The top 3 questions to always ask in an interview
  • 20 Smart interview questions to ask a job candidate
  • Business-specific personal brand questions
  • Dig deeper questions to ask
  • How to conduct an effective interview (Steps and Tips)
  • What to do after the interview

Why Ethical Interview Practices Are Crucial for Your Business

  • What is ethical behaviour in an interview?
  • Who is responsible for the ethical conduct of interviews?
  • What is indirect discrimination during interviews?
  • What about unconscious bias?
  • What else can businesses do to improve methods?

How to conduct an online interview

  • What is an online interview?
  • Advantages of interviewing online
  • Common mistakes to avoid in online interviews
  • How to conduct an online interview

Competency Based Interview

  • What is a Competency Based Interview?
  • How to conduct a competency-based interview
  • What are the Indicators?
  • Examples of competency-based interview questions
  • How to use the STAR Interview Response Technique
  • STAR interview question examples

Practical Workshop

To embed the learning from the theoretical of the training intervention, the facilitator will role-play various scenarios with the delegates:

  • Delegates will be given a job description and 3 relevant resumes to practice screening (this can be designed by The Mindspa or can be related to a current interview process in the company)
  • Delegates will prepare and conduct an interview with one chosen “candidate “
  • Delegates will prepare and conduct a competency-based interview with a “chosen” candidate.
  • The group will observe and give comments, including feedback on body language.
  • The facilitator will observe, and role play with the delegates and give immediate feedback and tips.

 

Additional Information

Course Duration: 1 Day

Presented : In-house and online

In-Person/In-House Training Includes:

  • Comprehensive Manual
  • Framed Certificate of Attendance
  • Notepad & Pen
  • Attendance Register
  • Delegate Feedback Form
  • Competency Test
  • Facilitator Feedback Report

On-line Training Includes:

  • Comprehensive Manual
  • Certificate of Attendance
  • Attendance Register
  • Delegate Feedback Form
  • Competency Test
  • Facilitator Feedback Report

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