Essential Interviewing Skills

Just as each job has a distinct set of built-in responsibilities, it also has a unique set of competencies — behaviors, knowledge, and motivations — required for success. Through skillful interviewing, you can identify candidates with the right competencies.

Working at your site, Catalyst Connection consultants will train your managers and supervisors to manage interviews professionally by:

• Spotting desirable competencies, linking them to job requirements, and using that linkage to create focused interview questions.
• Gathering and evaluating complete, relevant applicant histories.
• Developing and using an interview guide.
• Creating a positive impression of the company and “selling” the job to desirable applicants.
• Interviewing for motivational fit.
• Taking effective interview notes.
• Avoiding legally inappropriate questioning.

Your employees will practice their skills in role-playing exercises, and then receive constructive feedback. Videos and other visual tools will clarify critical activities. The content for this training is a product of Development Dimensions International (DDI), a global consulting firm that has specialized in leadership development and hiring practices since 1970. DDI’s proven methods have made their courses the leading tools in the industry today.  

Benefits

• Build essential interviewing skills based on examples drawn from the world’s most respected and profitable organizations.
• Avoid the high long-term costs of hiring the wrong people.
• Ensure that candidates have skills and motivations that match job requirements.
• Meet legal guidelines for fair hiring practices.
• Create the best impression of your company.