The Recruiter's Playbook: Interview Prep That Gets You Hired
What you'll learn
- How to properly prepare for an interview in any industry.
- Crafting an introduction (tell me about yourself) and a conclusion (why should we hire you).
- Multiple frameworks like the STAR, SOAR, amd CAR methods for answering interview questions.
- How to answer based on the interview (hiring manager, HR, recruiter).
- How to structure answers based on the type of interview questions.
- A wide range of difficult questions, and sample answers.
- Short term and long term advice to start implementing regardless of your industry.
- How to discuss salary negotiations.
Requirements
- No prior experience needed.
Description
Are you tired of going to interviews and not hearing back? Do you feel like you’re saying all the right things but still not getting the job? You’re not alone—and this course is here to change that.
Created by a former recruiter with insider knowledge of what hiring managers really want, this course gives you the tools, confidence, and strategy to stand out in any interview. Whether you're a recent graduate, switching careers, or returning to the workforce, you'll learn how to craft compelling answers, avoid common mistakes, and present yourself as the ideal candidate.
You’ll get practical tips, sample answers, and confidence-boosting strategies you can apply immediately. We’ll cover the most common interview questions (and how to answer them with confidence), body language tips, how to research companies effectively, and what red flags to avoid. You’ll also get real examples, downloadable resources, and exercises to help you practice and refine your responses.
We’ll cover key topics like:
How to prepare for any type of interview (in-person or virtual)
Answering tricky questions like “What’s your biggest weakness?” and “Tell me about yourself”
Speaking to recruiters verse hiring managers
How to handle curveball questions with ease
Interview body language and first impressions
What to ask at the end of an interview to leave a lasting impression
By the end of this course, you’ll know exactly how to walk into any interview feeling prepared, polished, and powerful.
Let’s work together to turn those interviews into offers. Enroll now and take the first step!
Who this course is for:
- Those looking to develop better communication skills and strategies for interviews.
- Individuals looking to build confidence and better understand how to answer a wide range of interview questions.
- All professionals looking to level up in interviews regardless of experience/senority.
Instructor
- 5.0 Instructor Rating
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- 1,053 Students
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Founder of Career Builder HQ. Former recruiter with experience finding talent in many industries including but not limited to Information Technology, Finance, and Customer Service. I bring experience with resume writing and mock interviews from hundreds of customers across multiple countries in my freelance work, all of which was done outside of my primary career.
In addition to my recruiting experience, I transitioned from this career path into the Information Technology space where I have spent years in technical and managerial positions, so I am bringing career advice from the real world. My focus is helping applicants stand out in this complex market.