
Introduction to interviewing: aims and objectives of the interview.
Types of interviews: structured, semi-structured, unstructured.
What is a competency-based interview, mass interview, case interview
Whether it is worthwhile to conduct a stress interview
Preparing for an interview: creating a job profile, developing questions.
Tools: Scorecard to assess candidates.
Interview preparation checklist
Practice: developing questions for a specific position.
Candidate assessment methods: STAR technique, behavioral questions.
Tools: competency map for skills assessment.
Where to get competencies and questions to assess them? Examples of libraries and references
Active listening skills: how to ask clarifying questions, interpret answers.
Assessing a candidate's non-verbal behavior.
Creating a comfortable atmosphere for the candidate: non-verbal communication, establishing rapport.
Interview checklist
Practice: conducting an interview using various techniques.
Assessment criteria: how to measure Soft skills and Hard skills.
How to develop a test task for a candidate and how to evaluate it.
Tools: Scorecard to evaluate each candidate on key criteria.
Mistakes when evaluating candidates: how to avoid bias and stereotypes.
Assessing candidates' motivation and salary expectations
How to check references.
Decision making: how to compare and weigh candidates.
Candidate assessment checklist
Practice: case-studies on evaluating real candidates using Scorecard.
Analyzing interviews: documenting results and observations.
Tools: competency matrix for comparing candidates.
Candidate feedback: how to give constructive feedback.
Feedback to the recruiter: how to help the recruiter better understand the vacancy.
Legal aspects: respecting confidentiality and legal regulations.
Checklist for capturing outcomes and feedback
Practice: drafting written feedback and discussing it with the candidate.
Learn to prepare and present an official job offer with salary, total compensation, start date, and supervisor details, and master counteroffer negotiation to persuade candidates not to accept counteroffers.
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Course Highlights
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