Effective Interviewing

Complete Seminar Details

Interviewing is an art, as well as a science. It also encompasses a suite of interpersonal skills that will ultimately impact the quantity, quality, and reliability of the information that interviewers obtain from candidates.

At this interactive, skill-based workshop, you will learn to create and implement an effective interviewing process to identify, hire, and promote the most qualified applicants and employees based on the requirements of the job and the needs of your organization.

You will learn or enhance your ability to:

• Plan for an effective interview
• Identify job requirements with the hiring manager
• Conduct a thorough and objective interview
• Use effective questioning techniques that extend beyond a traditional behavior-based approach
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws

Key Topics

• The process from the moment you learn there is a need until you extend an offer of employment
• Setting objectives for the interview
• Recognizing and managing first impressions and biases
• Building a positive interview climate
• Understanding and complying with legal requirements
• Developing and asking legal and appropriate questions that yield revealing and informative responses
• Assessing candidates’ ability to function effectively within the position, the department, and the organization
• Selling the position and your organization to a candidate
• Comparing candidates to the specific qualifications required to successfully perform the position - and to each other

Who Will Benefit?

Sponsor Background:

• Over 50 years ago, Cornell University's School of Industrial and Labor Relations was formed to provide training to employers to improve workplaces and workplace life.
• Cornell workshops have a reputation for being current in subject theory and application as well as on legal or regulatory issues.
• Classes are highly interactive…between student and instructor and student to student.
• Discussion groups, case studies, role plays, and other exercises provide practice for your learning.
• Your instructors are skilled communicators and experienced professionals committed to providing the finest in real world, practical education.
• The majority of our clients are repeat users…a testimony to the quality and value received.

Substitution and Cancellation Policy

Substitutions of registrants can be made at any time. Cancellations and transfers are subject to a 25% charge unless received in writing one week prior to the program. Registrants who do not cancel in writing prior to the program date and who do not attend are responsible for the entire fee.

PLEASE NOTE: CORNELL NO LONGER ACCEPTS REGISTRATIONS WITH THE "BILL ME" OPTION. ALL WORKSHOPS MUST BE PAID IN ADVANCE EITHER BY CREDIT CARD OR PROOF OF PAYMENT SUCH AS A PO NUMBER.