Course Description
The Behavioral interviewing Training course is a dynamic, interactive one day course that gives you the skills to make the best hiring decisions - and avoid costly blunders. You will learn competency-based behavioral interviewing; using the accepted opinion that past and present behavior is the best forecaster of future performance.
Whether you've performed 100 interviews or you are new to the interviewing world, the Behavioral Interviewing Training course will give you knowledge and tools to use immediately in your next interview. The outcome? You'll have better interviewing skills which lead to better hires and a competitive edge for your organization.
Course Objectives
In the Behavioral Interviewing Training course, you will learn how to:
Successful completion of this course will increase your ability to:
• Use competencies to develop behavioral-based questions.
• Recognize the characteristics of and effectively develop behavioral-based questions.
• Explore useful techniques for reviewing resumes.
• Identify the elements to look for in candidates’ answers to behavioral-based questions.
• Follow a structured method for evaluating candidates objectively.
Key Topics Covered
This course explores the following subjects in depth:
• Developing a list of general competencies needed for the position.
• Translating general competencies into detailed performance criteria.
• Using general competencies and performance criteria to develop behavioral-based questions.
• Recognizing the characteristics of effective behavioral-based questions.
• Developing behavioral-based questions according to the competencies necessary for the position and the organizational culture.
• Knowing when and how to develop appropriate follow-up questions.
• General tips for reviewing resumes, including how to apply the “SPOT” process.
• Targeting areas on a resume that will need further explanation or clarification during the interview.
• General tips for interviewing candidates and conducting an interview with colleagues.
• Identifying the three most important elements to look for in a candidate’s answer to a behavioral-based question.
• Understanding the behavioral interview process from multiple perspectives.
• Using a structured method for evaluating candidates objectively.
• Creating a candidate evaluation form.
Agenda
• The Realities of Interviewing
• The Legalities of Interviewing
• The Behavior-Based Interview Process
• The Four-Phase Selection Model
Phase 1: Gather Information
• The Behavior-Based Interview
• The Employee Requisition Form
• The Position Description
• Consulting with Knowledge Givers
• The Performance Review
• The Position Requirements/Profile
• Glossary of Defined Behaviors
• Creating a Dimension Matrix
• Background Review
Phase 2: Conduct the Interview
• Principles of Effective Interviewing
• Developing Interview Questions
• The Interview Question Matrix
• The Importance of Questions
• Open-Ended and Closed Questions
• Probing
• The Interview Worksheet
• Behavioral Rating Profile
• The Interview Process
• Avoiding Interview Bias
Phase 3: Interpret Behavior
• Interpreting Behavior
• What You See
• What You Hear
• The Words and the Music
Phase 4: Follow-Up
• After the Interview
• Letters of Importance
• Process Improvements
• Form Disposition