Interviewing Skills

With the GroomX Interviewing Skills Training program you will:
Understand that the recruitment interview aims to balance efficient information exchange and effective relationship building
Consider the importance of sound preparation for the interview, furthermore what you can to do to maximize your professional credibility with the candidate
Become aware of the importance of creating a positive first impression, and how to achieve this through the verbal, vocal and visual aspects of your presence together with interaction style
Develop positive speech and body language techniques
Discover behaviors to develop rapport with candidates
Follow a useful guide when interviewing candidates, to bring structure and comprehensiveness to the interview
Explore a variety of questioning styles to achieve specific outcomes, including open, closed, theoretical, alternatives/options and reflective questions
Understand how to utilize behavioral Interviewing questions to explore the candidate’s character, emotional intelligence, capabilities and workplace behavioral style
Utilize active listening skills and paraphrasing to ensure clear understanding of the candidate’s career history, achievements, and aspirations
Consider which types of questions are illegal (due to Privacy and Anti-Discrimination legislation), and alternative approaches as a result covering sensitive issues
Consider what motivates candidates, and therefore how to maintain their interest
Recognize the need to ‘sell’ the job opportunity to candidates, focusing on highlighting the key advantages and benefits of the role together with your organization, to ensure that the scarce, quality candidates select your roles over other options in a competitive market