Recruitment and interviewing skills for managers

Hire the right people with structured, fair interviews.

Hiring decisions are often made on first impressions. This programme helps managers define what a role needs, ask structured questions, probe answers and score candidates fairly. Participants practise with realistic interview scenarios.

Who it is for: Line managers, hiring panels and HR teams.

Duration: 1–3 days. Group size: up to 25. Format: on-site, virtual or blended, and online.

What it covers

• Defining the role
• Structured interview questions
• Assessing candidates fairly
• Making the decision

Outcomes

• Managers build a structured interview guide for a live role.
• They ask follow-up questions that test answers and reveal real experience.
• Candidates are scored fairly and consistently, so hiring decisions are easier to justify.

Modules

• Before the interview: Role profiles, Competencies, Shortlisting
• Asking good questions: Behavioural questions, Probing answers, Avoiding leading questions
• Fair assessment: Scoring against evidence, Common biases, Panel discussions
• The decision: Comparing candidates, References, Offer and onboarding

Tools and takeaways

• Role profile template
• Competency question bank
• Interview scoring sheet
• Panel discussion guide
• Reference check questions

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