Interview Skills for Hiring Managers

Interview Skills for Training Managers Course Outline

This practical and engaging interview skills course equips participants with the tools to run effective recruitment campaigns and select the best candidates. Choosing the right person for a role is crucial to business success, and this programme will guide you through every stage of the recruitment and selection process.

You’ll build confidence in asking insightful questions, using probing and active listening techniques to uncover key information. Participants will also learn how to objectively score candidates, evaluate CVs, and make informed hiring decisions.

Ideal for anyone involved in recruitment or interviewing, this course ensures you’re legally compliant, structured in your approach, and confident in your choices.

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Build a comprehensive Interview Toolkit – including job descriptions, person specifications, tailored interview questions, and shortlisting criteria.

• Design effective recruitment strategies – from selecting the best advertising platforms to creating an interview plan tailored to the role.

• Master candidate evaluation – review CVs and cover letters critically, conduct structured interviews, and use competency-based assessment methods.

• Ensure legal compliance and best practices – understand your legal obligations and implement fair, unbiased selection processes.

• Confidently conduct and conclude interviews – run mock interviews, record performance objectively, and gather references and other relevant information.

Training Methods

Available via Virtual, Face-to-Face, or Blended Learning formats, this course uses interactive methods such as role-plays, group discussions, brainstorming sessions, quizzes, and video analysis to reinforce learning.