
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.
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