Effective Hiring: Interview Training for Managers

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Course Overview

What You'll Learn

  • Hiring the right people is one of the most critical responsibilities of a manager—but are you confident in your interviewing skills?
  • A structured hiring process can mean the difference between building a high-performing team or facing costly turnover.
  • Whether you’re looking to strengthen your interview techniques, eliminate bias, or streamline hiring process, this course provides practical and actionable strategies to build a strong team.

Hiring the right people is one of the most critical responsibilities of a manager—but are you confident in your interviewing skills? A structured hiring process can mean the difference between building a high-performing team or facing costly turnover. This course is designed for managers, team leads, and decision-makers who want to confidently assess candidates, conduct structured interviews, and make objective hiring decisions. Whether you’re looking to strengthen your interview techniques, eliminate bias, or streamline hiring process, this course provides practical and actionable strategies to build a strong team. Through expert insights, real-world scenarios, and engaging videos, you’ll learn to: 1. Define job success criteria and structure interviews 2. Ask the right questions using behavioral and competency-based techniques 3. Avoid common hiring mistakes and unconscious bias 4. Use assessment scorecards for fair candidate comparison and data-driven decisions This course is designed for managers, team leaders, and decision-makers across industries who want to refine their hiring skills and build stronger teams. Whether you are a first-time manager or an experienced leader looking to enhance your interview techniques, this course provides practical, structured training to help you hire effectively and with confidence. No prior experience in hiring or interviewing is required. However, familiarity with basic management, workforce planning, and business communication skills for assessing candidates may be helpful. By the end of this course, learners will be able to conduct structured, bias-aware interviews, assess candidates using behavioral techniques and scorecards, and make confident, data-driven hiring decisions that lead to stronger team outcomes. They will also learn to avoid common hiring pitfalls and create a positive candidate experience that reflects their organization’s values.

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