Interview Skills for Career Changers 1 Day Workshop in Elgin, IL

Mon Aug 12 2024 at 09:00 am to Wed Dec 11 2024 at 05:00 pm UTC-05:00

For venue details, reach us at [email protected] or call us at +1 469 666 9332 | Elgin

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Interview Skills for Career Changers 1 Day Workshop in Elgin, IL
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Interview Skills for Career Changers 1 Day Workshop

Course Overview:

Certificate: Course Completion Certificate | Language: English

Duration: 1 Day | Credits: 8 PDUs

Course Delivery Format: Classroom (Food and Beverages included)

Course Description:

This intensive one-day Interview Skills course is designed to enhance your selection interviewing techniques. You will develop a comprehensive understanding of effective interviewing structures and strategies to ensure you select the right candidate for the job.

Course Contents:

Selecting new employees can be time-consuming and costly, making it crucial to choose the right person the first time. A robust selection process that includes effective interviewing minimizes the risk of hiring unsuitable candidates. This course focuses on developing competency-based interview techniques, sometimes referred to as behavioral, situational, or job-related interviewing.

While the course will briefly touch upon the laws of discrimination, as well as Diversity and Equality of Opportunity, the primary focus will be on honing your practical interview skills.

Course Topics:

  • Similar Circles
  • The Selection Interview
  • Diversity and Equality of Opportunity
  • The PRICE Structure
  • PRICE Organization Activity
  • Wrinkle Chaser
  • The Selection Process
  • Question Plans
  • First Impressions
  • Traffic Lights
  • Effective Listening
  • The Close Phase
  • The Evaluation Phase
  • Interview Practice

Course Features:

By the end of this Interview Skills training, you will be able to:

  • Apply the PRICE structure and Question Plan for a logical approach to selection interviewing.
  • Prepare effectively for interviews.
  • Build and maintain appropriate rapport with candidates.
  • Conduct professional and effective selection interviews.
  • Manage candidate expectations when closing interviews.
  • Evaluate interviews to select the best possible candidate.

Certification:

Upon completion of the training, you will receive a course completion certificate from Mangates.

Who Can Attend?

This course is open to anyone interested in learning and improving their interview skills. Whether you're new to interviewing or looking to refine your techniques, this training will provide valuable insights and practical experience.


Interview skills are crucial for teams within an organization for several reasons:

  • Effective Hiring Decisions: Teams with strong interview skills can accurately assess candidates' qualifications, experience, and cultural fit. This leads to making better hiring decisions, which ultimately contributes to team cohesion and performance.
  • Building Diverse Teams: Interview skills help teams recognize and appreciate diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills in candidates. This promotes diversity within the team, which has been shown to enhance creativity, problem-solving, and overall team effectiveness.
  • Reducing Turnover: Properly conducted interviews ensure that candidates understand the role and organizational culture, reducing the likelihood of misalignment and subsequent turnover. Teams benefit from stable staffing, which minimizes disruptions and maintains productivity.
  • Skill Development: Teams involved in interviewing often develop their own interpersonal and communication skills. They learn to ask insightful questions, listen actively, and provide constructive feedback, which enhances their own professional growth.
  • Enhancing Team Dynamics: Interviewing candidates as a team can strengthen internal communication and collaboration. It allows team members to align on the qualities they value in potential colleagues, fostering a shared understanding and mutual respect.
  • Representing the Organization: Teams with good interview skills effectively represent the organization to external candidates. A positive interview experience can leave a lasting impression, even for candidates who aren't selected, potentially improving the organization's reputation and attractiveness to future candidates.
  • Cultural Alignment: Teams that conduct interviews well can assess candidates not only for skills and experience but also for cultural alignment. This ensures that new hires integrate smoothly into the team and align with the organization's values and goals.

To host the session for your group on-site, enquire us at [email protected]

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For venue details, reach us at [email protected] or call us at +1 469 666 9332, Elgin, United States

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