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Interviewing Job Candidates
This is a practical course with tools and methods to help you prepare to get the results you want. You will learn how to define exactly what you are looking for in a job candidate, and be given checklists and discussion guides to ask the right questions and get relevant answers. The course addresses the most common legal pitfalls and how to avoid them, as well as issues you should consider when evaluating a candidate.
The course covers such topics as
How to prepare so you get the results you want
What goes into conducting a successful job interview
How to evaluate and select the best candidate
After completing this course the learner will be able to
Establish a framework for interviewing
Conduct the interview
Evaluate the candidate
Interviewing Job Candidates
Description
This is a practical course with tools and methods to help you prepare
to get the results you want.
You will learn how to define exactly what you're looking for in a
job candidate, and be given
checklists and discussion guides for asking the right questions to
get relevant answers. The course
addresses the most common legal pitfalls and how to avoid them, as
well as issues you should
consider when evaluating a candidate.
Audience
This course addresses the training needs of supervisors and management.
Prerequisites
None.
Course Duration
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1. 5 hours
Topics Include
How to prepare so you get the results you want
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Tips on how to involve other interviewers
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Suggestions on what to look for in a resume
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Factors to consider in determining qualifications
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Smart questions to ask to obtain useful answers
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Information you should be prepared to provide
What goes into conducting a successful job interview
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How to establish a rapport
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Tips for making sure you get the information you need to make a decision
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The legal pitfalls and how to avoid them
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Non-verbal behaviors that will give you important clues
How to evaluate and select the best candidate
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What to consider in the selection process
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Issues to avoid when making a decision
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Excellent suggestions for communicating your decision to those you
don't hire
Everything Courseware
Interviewing Job Candidates
Objectives
After completing this course the learner will be able to
Establish a framework
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Address scheduling issues
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Spend time preparing for the interview
Conduct the interview
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Establish a pleasant tone
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Stay within the developed framework
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Observe the behavior of the candidate
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Take notes
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Close the interview as planned
Evaluate the candidate
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Identify specific fits and mismatches
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Make a decision
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Follow up with the candidate