Our Interview Skills Courses
Ace Interview Skills offers a comprehensive range of courses designed to equip your team with the essential skills to conduct effective, unbiased, and legally compliant interviews. Whether you're looking to refine your structured interviewing techniques, master behavioral interviewing, or understand the legal aspects of hiring, we have a course to meet your needs. Our courses are developed and delivered by industry experts with years of experience in HR and recruitment, ensuring that you receive the most up-to-date and practical training.
We understand that every organization is unique, which is why we offer both public and private training options. Our public courses are open to individuals and small teams, while our private courses are tailored to the specific needs of your organization. With private courses, we can customize the content, delivery method, and schedule to ensure that your team receives the most relevant and impactful training possible. All courses are available in-person in Sydney, Australia, and virtually for teams across the globe. Explore our courses below to find the perfect fit for your organization.
Structured Interviewing Techniques: Ensuring Fair and Objective Evaluations
Course Description: This course provides a deep dive into the principles and practices of structured interviewing. Participants will learn how to develop standardized interview questions, create effective scoring rubrics, and minimize bias in the evaluation process. You'll discover how to gather consistent and comparable data from all candidates, enabling you to make more informed and objective hiring decisions.
Key Topics Covered:
- Developing effective and legally compliant interview questions
- Creating and using scoring rubrics for objective evaluation
- Identifying and mitigating common interviewing biases
- Conducting structured interviews in a virtual environment
- Documenting interview results for compliance and transparency
Duration: 2 days (16 hours)
Prerequisites: None
Suitable For: HR professionals, hiring managers, team leaders, and anyone involved in the interview process.
Instructor: Dr. Eleanor Vance
Dr. Vance is a seasoned HR consultant with over 20 years of experience in talent acquisition and management. She holds a PhD in Organizational Psychology and has helped numerous organizations implement structured interviewing processes.
Behavioral Interviewing for Success: Predicting Future Performance Based on Past Actions
Course Description: This course focuses on the power of behavioral interviewing to uncover a candidate's true potential. Participants will learn how to craft targeted behavioral questions that reveal past performance and predict future success. You'll gain the skills to assess a candidate's competencies, problem-solving abilities, and adaptability based on real-world examples.
Key Topics Covered:
- Understanding the principles of behavioral interviewing
- Developing effective behavioral interview questions using the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result)
- Identifying key competencies and developing questions to assess them
- Evaluating candidate responses using a consistent framework
- Avoiding common pitfalls in behavioral interviewing
Duration: 1 day (8 hours)
Prerequisites: None
Suitable For: Hiring managers, recruiters, and HR professionals seeking to improve their ability to predict candidate success.
Instructor: Mr. James Harding
Mr. Harding is a leading recruitment expert with over 15 years of experience in designing and delivering behavioral interviewing training programs. He has worked with Fortune 500 companies to improve their hiring processes.
Legal Aspects of Interviewing: Ensuring Compliance and Avoiding Discrimination
Course Description: This essential course provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of the legal and ethical considerations in interviewing. You'll learn about anti-discrimination laws, permissible and impermissible questions, and how to document your hiring decisions to protect your organization from legal risks. Gain the knowledge and confidence to conduct fair, compliant, and ethical interviews.
Key Topics Covered:
- Understanding anti-discrimination laws in Australia
- Identifying permissible and impermissible interview questions
- Avoiding discriminatory practices in the interview process
- Documenting interview decisions for legal compliance
- Handling difficult or sensitive interview situations
- Understanding privacy laws related to candidate data
Duration: 0.5 day (4 hours)
Prerequisites: None
Suitable For: HR professionals, hiring managers, and anyone involved in the interview process who wants to ensure legal compliance.
Instructor: Ms. Amelia Stone
Ms. Stone is a legal expert specializing in employment law and discrimination. She has extensive experience advising organizations on legal compliance in their hiring practices.
Customized Training Solutions
Ace Interview Skills understands that organizations have unique needs and challenges. That's why we offer customized training solutions tailored to your specific requirements. Our team will work with you to assess your training needs, develop a customized curriculum, and deliver engaging and impactful training that addresses your organization's specific goals. Contact us today to discuss your needs and discover how we can help you build a stronger, more capable team.
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