Length: 1 day

Description: This ILT Series course teaches students the fundamentals of interviewing. Students will prepare themselves to interview a prospective employee by identifying the necessary skills and the type of personality that will fit best in the company. Students examine the guidelines for interviewing candidates, researching references, handling difficult candidates, evaluating candidates, choosing objectively, and appropriately following up with all interviewees. Course activities also cover understanding the laws regarding interviewing and selection-equal employment opportunity, pregnancy discrimination, disabilities, and immigration status-and functioning within their parameters. The manual is designed for quick scanning in the classroom and filled with interactive exercises that help ensure student success.

Table Of Contents:
Unit 1: Fundamentals of interviews
Topic A: Selection interviews
Topic B: Success factors

Unit 2: Planning and preparing
Topic A: Plan and prepare for an interview
Topic B: Personality styles

Unit 3: Handling and conducting
Topic A: Handle an interview
Topic B: Conduct an interview

Unit 4: Evaluating and deciding
Topic A: Evaluate a candidate
Topic B: Make a decision

Unit 5: Following up
Topic A: Follow up after an interview

Unit 6: EEO guidelines
Topic A: Evaluate a candidate

Unit 7: Non-discrimination and interview questions
Topic A: Identify appropriate questions

Unit 8: Federal laws
Topic A: Americans with Disabilities Act
Topic B: Immigration Reform and Control Act