This unit addresses 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. 

1. Plan for an interview 

2. Conduct an interview 

3. Make a hiring decision

Learning Outcomes

1. Plan for an interview

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

2. Conduct an interview

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

3. Make a hiring decision

• 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 candidate
• Prepare package to provide offer to preferred candidates
• Inform candidates of selection panel’s decision to close off the recruitment and selection process

Module Design:

• Competency Based
• 2-days training : 16hours
• Case study
• Role play
• Presentation
• Assessment

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