Managing the Interview Process

Hiring mistakes are costly in multiple ways:  Business results may be compromised, the leader’s judgment may be questioned, and other team members suffer from the churn and extra work.  This course illustrates how a well-planned and executed interview process facilitates improved hiring decisions.  Participants observe an interview followed by practice in break-out groups. 

• Lists of questions for first-round and final interviews
• Sample and blank interview guide templates

• Position requirements versus preferences
• Interview process decisions
• Selecting your interview panel
• Types of questions and legal considerations
• How to gauge and rate candidate responses
• The concept of “fit” and potential for bias
• How to open, facilitate and close the interview
• Roll-up meetings to debrief with panelists