26 June 2019

Interview skills training for recruiting managers – how to interview and hire well

According to indeed.com, 42% of employers worry they won't find the talent they need when hiring.* Having the right people in the right jobs is essential. That means the hiring process needs to be right - which depends critically on interviewing skills. It's also too easy to hire on an individual impression - you like the person - and find out later they lack the skills, knowledge or temperament for the job.
* http://blog.indeed.com/2017/11/27/employer-outlook-2018-survey/

The importance of having an online presence
According to an article in HR People Management, having a credible online reputation is becoming essential for attracting top candidates a recent survey has found. The survey found that seven in ten (70%) of jobseekers would not apply for a role until they had researched their would-be employers online reputation, and more than half (56%) said they would not apply to a company that lacked an online presence.* Ensuring that your company website is polished and up-to-date is a great way of attracting the attention of candidates.
* people management

Interview skills training enables hiring managers to further create interviewing checklists for questions such as:
1. Can I talk about the company's strategy, mission and structure?
2. Can I answer questions about perks and benefits?
3. Do I know what the job description involves?
4. Have I coordinated with my team?
5. Have I read candidates' resumes?
6. Do I know what interview questions I'll ask?
7. Are my interview questions reviewed by HR for legality?

The HR department have put together a list of questions to potentially ask candidates which you can download below.

In-House course
The BPIF offer a highly interactive and practical workshop, where participants will learn how to use a competency-based approach based on the job description. They will discover the importance of diversity, the legal requirements and being aware of the potential for perceptive bias to adversely affect the hiring decision. They will also learn how to present your company to candidates in a way that leaves them positive about the organisation.
This course can be delivered in-house to a group of up to 12 people in your company or bespoke options are available.

Training Objectives
- Recognise legal and policy issues related to interviewing
- Identify styles and types of interviews
- Plan an effective interview strategy
- Develop good questions
- Conduct successful interviews
- Take precautions to prevent discrimination

The course will be held at the BPIF's St Bride's office on Thursday July 25 2019. The course will from 10.00am to 3.30pm with lunch provided and the cost per delegate is only £99 (plus VAT) for members, £199 (plus VAT) for non-members. All delegates will receive a certificate of training.

To find out more about having an interviewing skills training course delivered in-house at your business, please contact your Regional HR Advisor and they will get back to you to discuss further.