Interview Techniques for Effective Recruitment

Tue Jan 27 2026 at 09:30 am to 01:00 pm UTC+00:00

The Bradfield Centre | Cambridge

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Interview Techniques for Effective Recruitment
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Interviewing isn’t just about asking questions, it’s about identifying the right fit, reducing bias, and creating a positive experience.
About this Event

📅 Date: Tuesday 27th January 2026

Time: 9.30am – 1.00pm

📍 Location: The Bradfield Centre, 184 Cambridge Science Park Rd, Milton, Cambridge, CB4 0GA

Duration: 3.5 hours

💷 Cost: £195+ VAT per person


Ready to Improve Your Interviewing Skills?

Interviewing isn’t just about asking questions, it’s about identifying the right fit, reducing bias, and creating a positive candidate experience.

In this practical training session, you’ll learn how to plan, conduct, and assess interviews confidently and effectively. Discover techniques to ask the right questions, spot potential, and make fair, evidence-based hiring decisions that strengthen your team.


What You’ll Learn:

✅ Interview Planning – Define role needs and create structured interview guides

✅ Questioning Techniques – Ask effective, fair, and probing questions

✅ Assessing Candidates – Use consistent scoring and avoid gut-feel decisions

✅ Reducing Bias – Spot and address unconscious bias in hiring

✅ Legal Do’s and Don’ts – Stay compliant and avoid risky questions

✅ Candidate Experience – Represent your brand and support inclusion

✅ Post-Interview Best Practice – Make informed decisions and give effective feedback


Who Should Attend?

🎯 Hiring Managers & Team Leaders

🎯 HR Professionals & Recruiters

🎯 Anyone involved in interviewing or selection


Takeaway:

Walk away with the tools and confidence to run structured, fair, and insightful interviews and make the right hire for your team.


Please Note:

🍴 Refreshments will be provided.


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Bradfield Centre, 184 Cambridge Science Park Road, Cambridge, United Kingdom

Tickets

GBP 250.97

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