It is critical to hire the right person for the position or endure the consequences. Hiring an inappropriate person can result in highly negative effects on productivity and the morale of the poorly placed individuals, as well as negatively impacting the leadership team and outcomes of the organization as a whole.

This course includes guidelines and practice to help identify selection criteria, develop behavioral interview questions, structure an interview plan, use follow-up and probing questions, record interview results, and ensure a fair and legally sound selection process. At the end of this course you should be able to:

+ Describe an effective process for employee selection and explain the key tools that are helpful in that process.
+ Explain the purpose of the selection interview and describe the process and benefits of behavioral interviewing.
+ Explain the legal considerations associated with employee selection.
+ Develop valid interview questions and follow guidelines to prepare an interview plan.
+ Describe guidelines for conducting effective selection interviews and for following up after the interview.