Course Descriptions

__MSI/Canterbury | Management and Team Development Programs
__Selection Interviewing


Target Population: All employees who conduct selection interviews
Group Size: Up to 20 participants
Length of Program: One Day
Course Format: Theory and techniques … Skill-building exercises … Simulated interviews … Group discussion … Instructor/group feedback

The Need
Companies invest a lot of time whenever they hire a new employee. Quite often, the person conducting the interview has little or no specific training in how to prepare for and carry out the interview that will lead to the selection of the most qualified candidate.

Objectives
 • To describe how to evaluate a resume
 • To understand how to prepare for a selection interview
 • To identify an effective questioning strategy
 • To improve interviewing skills
 • To define how to compare candidates

Program Content
 • Identifying the components of an effective selection interview
 • Highlighting the importance of the proper setting for conducting the interview
 • Considering first impressions: the candidate's and the interviewer's
 • Analyzing job needs
 • Reviewing the applicant's letter
 • Screening resumes
 • Avoiding discrimination
 • Following a step-by-step interview process
 • Posing appropriate questions and listening to the answers
 • Getting answers to tough questions
 • Comparing job candidates

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