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In a job interview, every candidate puts their best foot forward. But how do you find out whether someone really fits the role? In this course you sharpen your questioning techniques, learn to interpret signals and keep control of the conversation yourself.
Description
During a job interview, every candidate puts their best foot forward. But how do you find out whether someone is really suitable for the role? And how do you then make a well-founded choice between different candidates?
In this course you learn how to set up job interviews so that you get the right information on the table. You will work with questioning techniques, the STAR(R) method and interpreting non-verbal signals. You will also practise how to initiate, steer and set limits to a conversation, and how to raise doubts about shortcomings in a professional way.
You practise various interview situations with the other participants and receive direct feedback from the trainer. You also consider ethical and legal frameworks: what may and may not be asked, and what may you select on? Afterwards, you conduct job interviews with more structure, sharpness and confidence.
Topics
- Applying effective selection criteria: the job profile, the competency check and performance indicators.
- Reviewing CVs efficiently: scanning for contradictions and missing information.
- Preparing and structuring a job interview: aim, structure and content.
- Testing and recognising skills and competencies: preparing questions and criterion-based interviewing.
- Gathering predictive information: the STAR(R) method.
- Observation or interpretation?: forming an objective judgement, listening and interpreting answers.
- Ethical and legal issues: what may you ask and what may you not ask? And on what grounds may you or may you not select?
- Pitfalls, obstacles and challenges: what can you run into during a job interview and how do you deal with it?
- Checking references: structure and alternatives.
Result
you conduct more effective job interviews, you are better able to assess whether a candidate matches the profile of the vacancy, you keep control of the interview, you know which questions you may and may not ask under current legislation and regulations, you apply the STAR(R) method to bring predictive information to the surface, you recognise your own pitfalls and you know how to remain objective in your judgement.
Target audience
This course is particularly suitable for HR staff, managers and recruiters who oversee recruitment and selection procedures and regularly conduct job interviews. Do you recognise yourself in one or more of the points below?
You want more knowledge of and insight into systems and structures for conducting good selection interviews, you want to get a clear picture of applicants' potential at an early stage, you want to train yourself in interview skills such as probing and steering a conversation, you are looking for a balance between an inviting and a formal tone.
This list is of course not exhaustive: after all, everyone is different. What would you like to focus on in the area of recruitment and selection?
Teaching method
During the course we alternate between concrete experience, experimenting with behaviour and techniques, reflection and exploring theory. This means the programme suits different types of participants. There is plenty of action: you experience the effect of new behaviour yourself, so you recognise what works. We emphasise that you are responsible for your own development process and take ownership of it. We invite you to reflect continuously and make connections with your own practice. Our aim is to increase your insight and let you make the translation to your own situation. That increases the chance of genuine behavioural change.
Prior knowledge
You do not need any specific prior knowledge. It is useful, however, if your work involves recruitment and selection, or if you will be conducting job interviews in the near future. That way you can apply what you learn directly to situations you recognise from practice.
In-company
Would you like to organise this training for a whole group or several groups? This can be cost-effective. For example, we can tailor the content entirely to your organisation, and training a whole group is also cheaper.
Are you looking at large numbers of participants or a complete academy? That involves a great deal. Consider planning and communication, for example, or identifying and agreeing the objectives and content of the training. Or differences in level, feedback mechanisms and safeguarding. Fortunately, Learnit has extensive experience in this field (more than 25 years) and we are happy to help you through this process.
Language
The training is given in Dutch as standard. The trainer has a good command of English. English-language course material can be used. With a minimum enrolment of 3 participants, the training can also be given entirely in English.
