Interview techniques course in Utrecht

Want to get the full story out of an interview? With the right questioning techniques you get more out of every conversation. You learn to prepare in a targeted way, to probe into what matters and to move beyond socially desirable answers.

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All dates in Utrecht

None of the dates suitable? In-company takes place on a day of your choosing, and the course also runs in other cities.

Where in Utrecht

Who you'll be taught by in Utrecht

• Saar Trainer in team coaching and communication Rating 9,0 from 459 evaluations
• Mieke Trainer in conversation techniques and train-the-trainer Rating 8,8 out of 386 evaluations
• Rob Trainer in communication and leadership Score 8,6 from 346 evaluations
• Emma Trainer, team coach and coach Rating 8,8 out of 323 evaluations

What participants thought

• "Through the combination of theory and (plenty of) practice, the training course made me aware of my own interviewing behaviour. As a result, I already saw enormous progress within those two days!"

  E. Matijsen, STAMM CMO- Interview Techniques

• "I was helped quickly and professionally with arranging the course I wanted to take at short notice. Through discussions with the trainer beforehand, a tailor-made course was put together for me. I found the trainer highly knowledgeable and I was very satisfied with the results of the course afterwards."

  P. Mocking, Petra Mocking- Interview Techniques

• “I was sceptical about what you can achieve in two days, but (partly thanks to the small group) I learned an enormous amount here. We did a great many practical exercises, and they were genuinely tailored, because everyone has different learning points and working situations. In terms of both content and atmosphere, this course comes highly recommended.”

  E. Budde, Hartstichting - Interview Techniques

• “Two very enjoyable days in which Rob gave us a good impression of conversation techniques and our own pitfalls and qualities. Good feedback during the course and a good atmosphere.”

  T. van der Heijden, ABN Amro - Interview Techniques

Frequently asked questions

Who is the Interview Techniques course suitable for?

The Interview Techniques course is suitable for anyone who wants to get more out of conversations, from journalists and recruiters to researchers, HR professionals and managers. You learn to improve your questioning techniques, listen better and deal with emotion or resistance. No prior knowledge is required. You work on practical skills that you apply directly in journalistic interviews, job interviews or in-depth interviews.

Which topics are covered during the Interview Techniques course?

During the Interview Techniques course you cover interview types and question types, preparing for the conversation, conversation techniques such as listening, summarising and asking follow-up questions, and dealing with emotions and resistance. You also learn to unravel vague statements, keep track of the main thread and write up the interview professionally. You finish with a practical checklist that you can apply directly in practice.

Which interview techniques will you learn during the Interview Techniques course?

During the Interview Techniques course you learn conversation and questioning skills such as making contact, empathising, active listening, summarising and probing. You practise with open and closed questions, building in silences and unravelling vagueness or contradictions. You also learn to deal with emotions and resistance, so that in classroom training you can hold genuinely in-depth conversations.

What is the delivery format of the Interview Techniques course and how is it structured?

The Interview Techniques course is taught in a classroom setting over several half-day sessions. You work in a small group under the guidance of an experienced trainer. The structure alternates between theory, practising conversation techniques, reflection and practical experience. Beforehand, an individual intake takes place in which your learning objectives are identified. This way the programme matches your situation.

Do you receive a certificate after the Interview Techniques course?

Yes, on completing the Interview Techniques course you receive a certificate of participation from Learnit. This certificate confirms that you attended the classroom course in full and actively practised the conversation techniques, questioning skills and interview methods covered. You can add the certificate to your CV or LinkedIn profile to demonstrate your development in conducting professional interviews.

What is the difference between the Interview Techniques course at Learnit and self-study using books or online videos?

The main difference lies in practising with feedback. In self-study you learn the theory about open questions, LSD (listening, summarising, asking follow-up questions) and conversation techniques, but you get no response to your own behaviour. In Learnit's classroom course you alternate theory with practical exercises, role plays and direct feedback from the trainer and fellow participants. You practise concretely with breaking through socially desirable answers, dealing with emotions and resistance and unravelling vague statements. In addition, an individual intake takes place beforehand, so that your own learning objectives are included in the programme. Choose self-study if you only want to acquire knowledge; choose the classroom course if you genuinely want to change your interviewing behaviour.

How do I know whether the Interview Techniques course suits me if I am not a journalist?

The Interview Techniques course has a broader application than journalism alone. The course is aimed at anyone who holds conversations in which gathering information is central: think of HR staff who conduct job interviews, researchers, recruiters, managers who conduct exit interviews, communications advisers or consultants who carry out needs assessments. The course suits you if you want to get past socially desirable answers, ask better follow-up questions about vague or contradictory statements, and learn to deal with emotion and resistance in a conversation. No prior knowledge or specific previous education is required. In an individual intake beforehand your learning objectives are identified, so that the programme matches your own practice. The course is taught in a classroom and consists of several half-day sessions.

How quickly can I apply the interview techniques from this course in my work?

You can put the techniques to use immediately after the course. During the course you actively practise conversation skills such as LSD (Listening, Summarising, Probing), building in silences and unravelling vague statements. This practice takes place in a classroom setting with direct feedback, so that what you learn is embedded straight away. For basic skills such as formulating questions and preparing an interview, you will notice the effect in your very next interview. More complex techniques, such as dealing with resistance or breaking through socially desirable answers, usually require a few real-life interviews before they become routine. The checklist you receive at the end of the course helps you to apply the steps consistently until it becomes automatic.

Interview Techniques in other cities

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