Interviewing Skills For Managers

Interview like a Pro: Empowering Managers with the Skills to Hire the Best!

What you'll learn

Developing effective interviewing skills to make right decisions in hiring candidates.

Structure the interviews according to the role

Ask the right questions to understand the behavioural insights from candidates.

Create a great level of candidate experience in the hiring process

To avoid subjective errors or unconscious biases can negatively affect hiring decisions.

To project and enhance image that of a preferred employer in the job market.

Requirements

Working experience as a supervisor or manager

Mobile phone, tab or desktop computer with access to internet browser

Learning mindset and ability to set aside at least 30-90 minutes of learning time a day without disturbance

Description

"Interviewing Skills for Managers" is a comprehensive course that empowers managers with the essential knowledge and techniques to conduct successful interviews and build high-performing teams. In today's competitive job market, the ability to identify and attract top talent is crucial for organizational success. This course goes beyond the basics, delving into the strategic aspects of interviewing that enable managers to make informed hiring decisions. The course aims to empower managers with the essential knowledge and techniques to conduct successful interviews and build high-performing teams. It focuses on developing participants' skills in defining job requirements, designing targeted interview questions, conducting structured interviews, and evaluating candidates objectively. The course also aims to enhance managers' ability to utilize behavioural interviewing techniques, conduct panel interviews, handle challenging scenarios, assess candidates with limited experience, and deal with unexpected situations. Through the lessons, participants will develop a deep understanding of effective interview practices. They will learn how to define the job requirements, design targeted interview questions, conduct structured interviews, and evaluate candidates objectively. The course also covers behavioural interviewing techniques, helping managers uncover candidates' past performance and predict future success.Participants will gain insights into conducting panel interviews and handling challenging scenarios. They will learn strategies for assessing candidates with limited experience and dealing with unexpected situations. By the end of the course, managers will possess a powerful toolkit of interviewing skills, enabling them to confidently select the right candidates who will contribute to the organization's growth and success.For whom this Course is Designed: The course is specifically designed for managers who are involved in the hiring process and want to enhance their interviewing skills. It is suitable for managers at various levels and across industries who are responsible for building high-performing teams.Prerequisites: There are no specific prerequisites for this course. However, as managers, participants should have some experience or involvement in the hiring process to fully benefit from the content.Course Benefits: By completing this course, managers will gain valuable interviewing skills that can enhance their ability to attract top talent, make informed hiring decisions, and build high-performing teams. These skills can contribute to their professional growth and success in their managerial roles, ultimately driving organizational excellence in a competitive talent landscape.This course indeed is a valuable investment for managers seeking to enhance their interviewing abilities, strengthen their teams, and drive organizational excellence in a competitive talent landscape.We trust you will enjoy the learning experience.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Lecture 2 Why Interviewing skills are Important to Managers?

Lecture 3 Is Interviewing a Key Leadership Skill?

Lecture 4 Key Roles and Responsibilities of Interviewers

Section 2: Your Preparation for Interviews

Lecture 5 Defining Job Requirements and Expectations

Lecture 6 Reviewing Resumes and Other Documents

Lecture 7 Setting Interview Objectives and Criteria

Lecture 8 Structuring the Interview Process

Section 3: Competency-Based Interviews

Lecture 9 The Importance of Competency-based Behavioural Interviewing

Lecture 10 Overview of the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action, Result)

Lecture 11 Challenges of Competency-based Behavioural Interviewing

Section 4: Asking Effective Interview Questions

Lecture 12 Types of Interview Questions

Lecture 13 Behavioural-based and Situational Interview Questions

Lecture 14 Constructing Behavioural Questions

Lecture 15 Questions You Should Avoid

Section 5: Making Right Hiring Decisions

Lecture 16 Interview Evaluation Framework

Lecture 17 Considerations Beyond the Interview

Lecture 18 Unconscious Biases in Interviews

Section 6: Creating a Positive Candidate Experience

Lecture 19 Creating Positive Candidate Experience

Lecture 20 Welcoming and Rapport Building

Lecture 21 Creating Two-way Communication

Section 7: Legal and Ethical Considerations in Hiring Candidates

Lecture 22 Understanding Equal Employment Opportunity Laws

Section 8: Conclusion

Lecture 23 Final Remarks

Ideal for HR professionals or any manager who is getting involved in hiring candidates.