SUCCESSFUL INTERVIEWING
All AER Training courses are tailored to meet specific training requirements so the following sample outline is for example purposes only.
Course Description
Successful Interviewing is a practical & highly interactive course focusing on the interviewers and helping them to develop and improve their interview techniques. The course looks at how the recruitment & selection procedure works, effective planning & preparation for interview, how to structure and conduct an effective interview as well as the skills essential for successful recruitment.
The Course Suits
The workshop is ideal for managers and professionals who have responsibility for interviewing candidates for jobs. These managers may be new to their role, or more experienced managers wishing to improve & consolidate their existing skills
What delegates will gain from the course:
The course will provide delegates with the skills to enable them to:
- Understand the importance of planning and preparation for interview
- Show a clear understanding of the techniques for assessing the suitability of the interviewee
- Demonstrate how to structure and conduct a successful interview
- Demonstrate effective communication, questioning, listening and interpretation skills
Course Outline
9.30 - 10.00 Coffee, Welcome, Introductions & Course Objectives
The Recruitment and Selection Procedure
Understanding the Need
Matching Person and Job Role
Effective Planning and Preparation for the Interview
Putting it into Practice - Structuring the Interview
Delegate Exercise – Opening the Interview
13.00 - 13:45 Lunch Break
Skills in Interviewing
Effective communication; questioning and listening skills
Putting it into Practice - Structuring the Interview (continued)
Delegate Exercise – Conducting and Closing the Interview
Making the Decision
16.30-16.45 Workshop Summary, Review of Key Learning, Personal Action Plans and Close