Conduct Interview and Make Hiring Decisions (HR-RS-302E-0)

Course details

Course Objectives

This course is designed to address the skills and knowledge required to prepare for and conduct interviews. It covers planning and conducting the interview as well as making a hiring decision.

Course Outline

Plan for an interview

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  Prepare selection criteria and materials to be used at an interview
  
• Evaluate applications to shortlist candidates
• Prepare selections methods and materials to ensure a fair and consistent approach is adopted for all candidates

Conduct an interview

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  Communicate relevant information of the job to the job applicant and clarify any queries they may have about the position, organization or interview process
  
• Apply the appropriate interviewing techniques to gather information to support the review of the applicants suitability
  
• Control the interview process so that the interview agenda may be completed on time

Make a Hiring Decision

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  Evaluate data gathered at interview to select the preferred candidate
  
• Conduct reference/document checks on candidates to verify/authenticate information communicated by candidates
• Confirm with hiring manager on selection of candidates
  
• Prepare package to provide offer to preferred candidates
• Inform candidates of selection panel’s decision to close off the recruitment and selection process