Competency Based Interview Skills

This Competency Based Interview Skills training helps develop the competence and confidence to make recruitment selection decisions that are effective, consistent and within the legal requirements of the law.

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Course duration

1 Day

Course delivery

Tutor led

Availability

Organisations only

CPD

6 CPD Points

About Competency Based Interview Skills

Recruitment is critical to the success of all organisations. Effective competency based interview skills ensure you appoint the best person for the job. That is the person with the knowledge, skills, experience and competency to carry out the role. This course allows potential interviewers to develop the skills required for the successful selection of candidates.

Tailored in-company training

Certificate of completion

Active learning experience

Your learning experience

Our experienced facilitator will use short lectures, discussion, relevant scenarios/job descriptions to allow learners to develop the necessary skills to participate and contribute successfully to interview panels.

Is this course for you?

This Competency Based Interview Skills course is of interest to all line managers, supervisors, HR personnel or those who participate on interview panels.

What will you learn?

You will learn how to complete job profiles; the importance of preparation; the role law plays; effective selection criteria; the impact of subjective interviews; asking the right questions; and the evaluation process.

What our learners say

“Learnt a lot and I feel more confident in my own skills now”

Learning outcomes

At the end of this course, you should be able to:

Understand the implications of good and bad interviewing

Be aware of the legal aspects of conducting interviews

Define key competencies for the role

Structure competency-based interviews

Apply the STAR method to evaluate candidate responses

Develop objective scoring criteria to assess responses

Mitigate against unconscious bias

Demonstrate fairness and objectivity throughout the process

Understand the requirement for appropriate documentation of the process and outcomes

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Course topics

The selection process
Interview approaches
Role profile development
Interviewing and the law
Competency approach to interviewing
Interview structure
Question types
Interview skills
Developing a systematic approach
Making a selection decision

Certification

A Certificate of Completion is awarded to participants who complete the workshop.

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Frequently asked questions

How is this course delivered?

This is a tutor led course which can be delivered on site or live online.

Can the course be tailored to my organisation?

Yes. The course content can be fully tailored to your needs. We are always happy to facilitate client organisations to include relevant policies and procedures in any training intervention.

How many participants can attend this training?

We can include up to 16 participants on each course.

What are the start and finish times for this training?

Generally our tutor led courses start at 09.30 and finish by 17.00. However, we are happy to work within client schedules. Where training takes place live online, the day will start at 09.30 and finish at 16.30 with a full hour for lunch for 12.30 – 13.30.