Interviewing and Selection Skills
Interviewers routinely hire on impression and then explain it afterwards as judgement. This course covers structured interviewing that predicts performance and holds up if a decision is challenged.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Why unstructured interviews predict so little
- 02Defining what the role actually requires
- 03Building structured, evidence seeking questions
- 04Probing answers and testing claims
- 05Scoring consistently against defined criteria
- 06Bias in selection and practical countermeasures
- 07Making, recording and defending the decision
What you will gain
- Define what you are actually selecting for
- Build structured questions from role requirements
- Probe answers for evidence rather than accepting claims
- Score candidates consistently against criteria
- Recognise and counter the biases that distort selection
- Make and defend a selection decision
Who should attend
- Hiring managers and interviewers
- Human resources practitioners
- Panel members in selection processes
- Supervisors recruiting for their teams
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 to 28 Oct 2026 | London | 2 Days | US$1,100 | |
| 23 to 24 Nov 2026 | Dubai | 2 Days | US$1,100 | |
| 7 to 8 Dec 2026 | Pretoria | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 11 to 12 Jan 2027 | Durban | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 22 to 23 Feb 2027 | Cape Town | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 10 to 11 May 2027 | Johannesburg | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 19 to 20 Jul 2027 | London | 2 Days | US$1,100 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
Enquire about this course
Register your team or ask for a tailored in-house quote. We reply within one working day.
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- R10,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 2 Days
- Field
- Communication & Soft Skills
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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