
Interviewing Skills for the Interviewer
Course 1: Interviewing Skills
European Version:
This version focuses on best practices for HR interviews conducted in European countries, highlighting cultural norms, effective communication, and region-specific dos and don’ts.
US Version:
This version emphasizes HR interviewing techniques in the US, addressing the cultural expectations, communication styles, and legal considerations unique to the region.
Course Objectives:
• Develop effective strategies to prepare for interviews.
• Conduct interviews aligned with cultural and regional expectations.
• Craft and ask impactful questions while avoiding regional pitfalls.
• Evaluate candidates effectively and fairly.
Course Content
Introduction2 lessons
Overview of the Course and Objectives
Understanding the Importance of Interviewing Skills
Types of Interviews1 lesson
Types of Interviews
Interview Preparation4 lessons
Researching the Company and Position
Creating Effective Interview Questions
Effective interview questions
Understanding Cultural Norms in European and US Interviews
Planning for an interview3 lessons
Steps for planning an interview
Success factors worksheet download
Audio for planning for an interview
Conducting Effective Interviews in European Countries3 lessons
Cultural Dos and Don'ts in European Interviews
Effective Communication Strategies in European Interviews
Legal Considerations in European Interviews
Conducting Effective Interviews in the United States4 lessons
Cultural Expectations in US Interviews
Cultural Expectations
Communication Styles in US Interviews
Legal Considerations in US Interviews
Understand legal and ethical aspects of interviewing3 lessons
EEO Guidelines
Non-discriminatory questions
Quiz
Evaluation and Decision Making4 lessons
Techniques for Fair Candidate Evaluation
As an interviewer do's
Avoiding Bias in the Interview Process
Making Informed Hiring Decisions
Inteviewers Playbook2 lessons
Overview for Interviewers
Question pitfalls
Conclusion4 lessons
Review of Key Concepts and Takeaways
Applying Interviewing Skills in Practice
During the interview
Course Evaluation and Feedback
Your Instructor
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Stephanie Johnson
Senior Trainer
